2009 VW Passat Towing Capacity

Trim	Engine/Transmission	Braked Towing Capacity
103 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~
125 TDI (Sedan)	2-liter turbodiesel, 6-speed automatic direct-shift	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~
CC 125 TDI (Sedan)	2-liter turbodiesel, 6-speed automatic direct-shift	1800kg / 3,968lb~
CC V6 FSI (Sedan)	3.6-liter petrol/gasoline, 6-speed automatic direct-shift	1800kg / 3,968lb~
Passat 125 TDI (Wagon)	2-liter turbodiesel, 6-speed automatic direct-shift	1500kg / 3,307lb~
Passat 147 TSI (Wagon)	2-liter petrol/gasoline, 6-speed automatic Tiptronic	1500kg / 3,307lb~
Passat 103 TDI (Wagon)	2-liter turbodiesel, 6-speed automatic direct-shift	1500kg / 3,307lb~
Passat V6 FSI Highline (Wagon)	3.2-liter petrol/gasoline, 6-speed automatic direct-shift	1500kg / 3,307lb~
Passat R36 (Wagon)	3.6-liter petrol/gasoline, 6-speed automatic direct-shift	2200kg / 4,850lb~

How much can the 2009 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".