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2005 VW Transporter Towing Capacity


2005 Volkswagen Transporter Engine/Transmission Braked Towing Capacity
(LWB) 1.9-liter turbodiesel, 5-speed manual 2200kg / 4,850lb~
(LWB) 2-liter petrol/gasoline, 5-speed manual 2000kg / 4,409lb~
(LWB) 2.5-liter turbodiesel, 6-speed automatic Tiptronic 2500kg / 5,512lb~
(LWB) 3.2-liter petrol/gasoline, 6-speed automatic Tiptronic 2500kg / 5,512lb~
SWB 4 Motion 2.5-liter turbodiesel, 6-speed manual 2000kg / 4,409lb~
(SWB) 1.9-liter turbodiesel, 5-speed manual 2200kg / 4,850lb~
(SWB) 2-liter petrol/gasoline, 5-speed manual 2000kg / 4,409lb~
(SWB) 2.5-liter turbodiesel, 6-speed automatic Tiptronic 2500kg / 5,512lb~
(SWB) 3.2-liter petrol/gasoline, 6-speed automatic Tiptronic 2500kg / 5,512lb~

How much can the 2005 VW Transporter 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 2000kg whereas some go as high as 2500kg.

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 2005 model year VW Transporter we have found 9 trims and their corresponding recommended towing capacities.