2016 VW Transporter Towing Capacity

Trim	Engine/Transmission	Braked Towing Capacity
TDI 340 LWB High	2-liter turbodiesel, 7-speed automatic direct-shift	2000kg / 4,409lb~
TDI 340 LWB Low	2-liter turbodiesel, 6-speed manual	2000kg / 4,409lb~
TDI 340 LWB High	2-liter turbodiesel, 6-speed manual	2000kg / 4,409lb~
TDI 340 LWB Low	2-liter turbodiesel, 7-speed automatic direct-shift	2000kg / 4,409lb~
TDI 340 LWB Mid	2-liter turbodiesel, 7-speed automatic direct-shift	2000kg / 4,409lb~
TDI 340 LWB Mid	2-liter turbodiesel, 6-speed manual	2000kg / 4,409lb~
TDI 340 SWB Low	2-liter turbodiesel, 7-speed automatic direct-shift	2000kg / 4,409lb~
TDI 340 SWB Mid	2-liter turbodiesel, 7-speed automatic direct-shift	2000kg / 4,409lb~
TDI 340 SWB Low	2-liter turbodiesel, 6-speed manual	2000kg / 4,409lb~
TDI 340 SWB Mid	2-liter turbodiesel, 6-speed manual	2000kg / 4,409lb~
TDI 400 SWB LOW 4 Motion	2-liter turbodiesel, 7-speed automatic direct-shift	2000kg / 4,409lb~
TDI 340 Crewvan SWB	2-liter turbodiesel, 7-speed automatic direct-shift	2000kg / 4,409lb~
TDI 340 Crewvan LWB	2-liter turbodiesel, 7-speed automatic direct-shift	2000kg / 4,409lb~
TDI 340 Crewman SWB Mid	2-liter turbodiesel, 7-speed automatic direct-shift	2000kg / 4,409lb~
TDI 340 Crewman LWB Mid	2-liter turbodiesel, 7-speed automatic direct-shift	2000kg / 4,409lb~
TDI 400 SWB LOW 4 Motion	2-liter turbodiesel, 6-speed manual	2000kg / 4,409lb~
TDI 400 SWB MID 4 Motion	2-liter turbodiesel, 7-speed automatic direct-shift	2000kg / 4,409lb~
TDI 400 LWB MID 4 Motion	2-liter turbodiesel, 7-speed automatic direct-shift	2000kg / 4,409lb~
TDI 400 SWB MID 4 Motion	2-liter turbodiesel, 6-speed manual	2000kg / 4,409lb~
TDI 400 LWB High	2-liter turbodiesel, 6-speed manual	2000kg / 4,409lb~
TDI 400 LWB Mid	2-liter turbodiesel, 7-speed automatic direct-shift	2000kg / 4,409lb~
TDI 400 LWB High	2-liter turbodiesel, 7-speed automatic direct-shift	2000kg / 4,409lb~
TDI 400 LWB MID 4 Motion	2-liter turbodiesel, 6-speed manual	2000kg / 4,409lb~
TDI 400 LWB Mid	2-liter turbodiesel, 6-speed manual	2000kg / 4,409lb~
TDI 400 SWB Low	2-liter turbodiesel, 6-speed manual	2000kg / 4,409lb~
TDI 400 SWB Mid	2-liter turbodiesel, 6-speed manual	2000kg / 4,409lb~
TDI 400 SWB Low	2-liter turbodiesel, 7-speed automatic direct-shift	2000kg / 4,409lb~
TDI 400 SWB Mid	2-liter turbodiesel, 7-speed automatic direct-shift	2000kg / 4,409lb~
TDI 400 LWB LOW 4 Motion	2-liter turbodiesel, 6-speed manual	2000kg / 4,409lb~
TDI 400 LWB LOW 4 Motion	2-liter turbodiesel, 7-speed automatic direct-shift	2000kg / 4,409lb~
TDI 400 LWB Low	2-liter turbodiesel, 6-speed manual	2000kg / 4,409lb~
TDI 400 LWB Low	2-liter turbodiesel, 7-speed automatic direct-shift	2000kg / 4,409lb~
TDI 250 Runner	2-liter turbodiesel, 5-speed manual	2000kg / 4,409lb~
TDI 340 Crewvan MID	2-liter turbodiesel, 7-speed automatic direct-shift	2000kg / 4,409lb~
TDI 340 Crewvan LWB MID	2-liter turbodiesel, 7-speed automatic direct-shift	2000kg / 4,409lb~
TDI 340 Crewvan LWB High	2-liter turbodiesel, 7-speed automatic direct-shift	2000kg / 4,409lb~
TDI 400 LWB High 4 Motion	2-liter turbodiesel, 7-speed automatic direct-shift	2000kg / 4,409lb~

How much can the 2016 VW Transporter tow?

As you can see from the table of towing capacity readings above, all of the trims that are mentioned can tow a braked trailer up to 2000kg (or 4,409lb~).

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".