2001 VW Passat Towing Capacity

Trim	Engine/Transmission	Braked Towing Capacity
1.8T (Sedan)	1.8-liter petrol/gasoline, 5-speed manual	1300kg / 2,866lb~
2.8 V6 (Sedan)	2.8-liter petrol/gasoline, 5-speed automatic Tiptronic	1300kg / 2,866lb~
2.8 V6 (Sedan)	2.8-liter petrol/gasoline, 5-speed manual	1600kg / 3,527lb~
1.8T (Sedan)	1.8-liter petrol/gasoline, 5-speed automatic Tiptronic	1300kg / 2,866lb~
V6 4Motion (Sedan)	2.8-liter petrol/gasoline, 5-speed automatic Tiptronic	1300kg / 2,866lb~
1.8 20V Turbo Sport (Sedan)	1.8-liter petrol/gasoline, 5-speed automatic Tiptronic	1300kg / 2,866lb~
1.8 20V Turbo Sport (Sedan)	1.8-liter petrol/gasoline, 5-speed manual	1300kg / 2,866lb~
1.8 20V Turbo (Sedan)	1.8-liter petrol/gasoline, 5-speed automatic Tiptronic	1300kg / 2,866lb~
1.8 20V Turbo (Sedan)	1.8-liter petrol/gasoline, 5-speed manual	1300kg / 2,866lb~
1.8T (Wagon)	1.8-liter petrol/gasoline, 5-speed automatic Tiptronic	1300kg / 2,866lb~
2.8 V6 (Wagon)	2.8-liter petrol/gasoline, 5-speed automatic Tiptronic	1600kg / 3,527lb~

How much can the 2001 VW Passat tow?

As you can see from the table of towing capacity readings above, not all of the trims can pull the same amount - some are as low as 1300kg whereas some go as high as 1600kg.

What does braked towing capacity mean?

When the manufacturer states that a towing capacity is "braked" they are referring to brakes being fitted to the trailer that the car is towing.

At least one of the axles on the trailer that the vehicle is towing must have brakes fitted and controlled by the car if they describe the capacity as "braked".