2005 Volkswagen Beetle Towing Capacity

Up to

1000kg

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The towing capacity of the 2005 Volkswagen Beetle supports up to 1000kg. This is a braked figure, while the maximum load for any vehicle without using trailer brakes is 750kg, if rated to tow that much in the first place. Kilograms can also be expressed as kilos, and if you want to know the tow rating in tonnes, just divide the kg figure by 1000. But, before you try towing with any car, ute, van, SUV or 4x4, be sure to check with the manufacturer or your owner's manual to ensure your 2005 Volkswagen Beetle matches the example listed here.

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2005 Volkswagen Beetle braked* towing capacity

Convertible

2005 Volkswagen Beetle	Specs	Braked capacity
Cabriolet	Specs: 2.0L, Premium Unleaded Petrol, 6 SPEED AUTOMATIC TIPTRONIC	Braked capacity: 1000kg
Cabriolet	Specs: 2.0L, Premium Unleaded Petrol, 5 SPEED MANUAL	Braked capacity: 1000kg

Hatchback

2005 Volkswagen Beetle	Specs	Braked capacity
1.6 Ikon	Specs: 1.6L, Premium Unleaded Petrol, 4 SPEED AUTOMATIC	Braked capacity: 1000kg
2.0 Ikon	Specs: 2.0L, Premium Unleaded Petrol, 4 SPEED AUTOMATIC	Braked capacity: 1000kg
Miami	Specs: 1.6L, Premium Unleaded Petrol, 4 SPEED AUTOMATIC	Braked capacity: 1000kg
Turbo	Specs: 1.8L, Premium Unleaded Petrol, 4 SPEED AUTOMATIC	Braked capacity: 1000kg
Tdi	Specs: 1.9L, Diesel, 5 SPEED MANUAL	Braked capacity: 1000kg
1.6 Ikon	Specs: 1.6L, Premium Unleaded Petrol, 5 SPEED MANUAL	Braked capacity: 1000kg
2.0 Ikon	Specs: 2.0L, Premium Unleaded Petrol, 5 SPEED MANUAL	Braked capacity: 1000kg
Miami	Specs: 1.6L, Premium Unleaded Petrol, 5 SPEED MANUAL	Braked capacity: 1000kg
Turbo	Specs: 1.8L, Premium Unleaded Petrol, 5 SPEED MANUAL	Braked capacity: 1000kg

* Requires braking on both wheels on at least one axle of the towed load.