2006 VW Transporter Towing Capacity

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

How much can the 2006 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".