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2008 VW Passat Towing Capacity


Trim Engine/Transmission Braked Towing Capacity
2.0 TDI (Sedan) 2-liter turbodiesel, 6-speed automatic direct-shift 1500kg / 3,307lb~
2.0T FSI (Sedan) 2-liter petrol/gasoline, 6-speed automatic Tiptronic 1500kg / 3,307lb~
3.2 V6 FSI (Sedan) 3.2-liter petrol/gasoline, 6-speed automatic direct-shift 1500kg / 3,307lb~
103 TDI (Sedan) 2-liter turbodiesel, 6-speed automatic direct-shift 1500kg / 3,307lb~
125 TDI (Sedan) 2-liter turbodiesel, 6-speed automatic direct-shift 1500kg / 3,307lb~
147 TSI (Sedan) 2-liter petrol/gasoline, 6-speed automatic Tiptronic 1500kg / 3,307lb~
R36 (Sedan) 3.6-liter petrol/gasoline, 6-speed automatic direct-shift 2200kg / 4,850lb~
V6 FSI Highline (Sedan) 3.2-liter petrol/gasoline, 6-speed automatic direct-shift 1500kg / 3,307lb~
2.0 TDI (Wagon) 2-liter turbodiesel, 6-speed automatic direct-shift 1500kg / 3,307lb~
2.0T FSI (Wagon) 2-liter petrol/gasoline, 6-speed automatic Tiptronic 1500kg / 3,307lb~
3.2 V6 FSI (Wagon) 3.2-liter petrol/gasoline, 6-speed automatic direct-shift 1500kg / 3,307lb~
125 TDI (Wagon) 2-liter turbodiesel, 6-speed automatic direct-shift 1500kg / 3,307lb~
147 TSI (Wagon) 2-liter petrol/gasoline, 6-speed automatic Tiptronic 1500kg / 3,307lb~
R36 (Wagon) 3.6-liter petrol/gasoline, 6-speed automatic direct-shift 2200kg / 4,850lb~
103 TDI (Wagon) 2-liter turbodiesel, 6-speed automatic direct-shift 1500kg / 3,307lb~
V6 FSI Highline (Wagon) 3.2-liter petrol/gasoline, 6-speed automatic direct-shift 1500kg / 3,307lb~

How much can the 2008 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 1500kg whereas some go as high as 2200kg.

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".

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For the 2008 model year VW Passat we have found 16 trims and their corresponding recommended towing capacities.