2021 VW Passat Towing Capacity
Trim | Engine/Transmission | Braked Towing Capacity |
Alltrack 162TSI | 2-liter petrol/gasoline, 7-speed automatic direct-shift | 2200kg / 4,850lb~ |
Alltrack 162TSI Premium | 2-liter petrol/gasoline, 7-speed automatic direct-shift | 2200kg / 4,850lb~ |
140TSI Business (Sedan) | 2-liter petrol/gasoline, 7-speed automatic direct-shift | 1800kg / 3,968lb~ |
140TSI Proline (Sedan) | 2-liter petrol/gasoline, 7-speed automatic direct-shift | 1800kg / 3,968lb~ |
162TSI Elegance (Sedan) | 2-liter petrol/gasoline, 6-speed automatic direct-shift | 2000kg / 4,409lb~ |
206TSI R-Line (Wagon) | 2-liter petrol/gasoline, 6-speed automatic direct-shift | 2000kg / 4,409lb~ |
162TSI Elegance (Wagon) | 2-liter petrol/gasoline, 6-speed automatic direct-shift | 2000kg / 4,409lb~ |
206TSI Proline (Wagon) | 2-liter petrol/gasoline, 6-speed automatic direct-shift | 2000kg / 4,409lb~ |
How much can the 2021 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 1800kg 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".
VW Passat
- Manufacturer: Volkswagen
- Model: VW Passat
For the 2021 model year VW Passat we have found 8 trims and their corresponding recommended towing capacities.