2014 VW Passat Towing Capacity

Trim	Engine/Transmission	Braked Towing Capacity
Alltrack	2-liter turbodiesel, 6-speed automatic direct-shift	1800kg / 3,968lb~
118 TSI (Sedan)	1.8-liter petrol/gasoline, 7-speed automatic direct-shift	1500kg / 3,307lb~
130 TDI Highline (Sedan)	2-liter turbodiesel, 6-speed automatic direct-shift	1500kg / 3,307lb~
V6 FSI Highline (Sedan)	3.6-liter petrol/gasoline, 6-speed automatic direct-shift	1500kg / 3,307lb~
118 TSI (Wagon)	1.8-liter petrol/gasoline, 7-speed automatic direct-shift	1500kg / 3,307lb~
130 TDI Highline (Wagon)	2-liter turbodiesel, 6-speed automatic direct-shift	1500kg / 3,307lb~
V6 FSI Highline (Wagon)	3.6-liter petrol/gasoline, 6-speed automatic direct-shift	1500kg / 3,307lb~

How much can the 2014 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 1800kg.

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".