1997 Volkswagen Golf Towing Capacity

Up to

1200kg

The towing capacity of the 1997 Volkswagen Golf supports up to 1200kg. 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 1997 Volkswagen Golf matches the example listed here.

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1997 Volkswagen Golf braked* towing capacity

Convertible

1997 Volkswagen Golf	Specs	Braked capacity
Gl	Specs: 2.0L, Premium Unleaded Petrol, 4 SPEED AUTOMATIC	Braked capacity: 1200kg
Se	Specs: 2.0L, Premium Unleaded Petrol, 4 SPEED AUTOMATIC	Braked capacity: 1200kg
Gl	Specs: 2.0L, Premium Unleaded Petrol, 5 SPEED MANUAL	Braked capacity: 1200kg
Se	Specs: 2.0L, Premium Unleaded Petrol, 5 SPEED MANUAL	Braked capacity: 1200kg

Hatchback

1997 Volkswagen Golf	Specs	Braked capacity
Gl Tdi	Specs: 1.9L, Diesel, 4 SPEED AUTOMATIC	Braked capacity: 1200kg
Cl	Specs: 1.8L, Premium Unleaded Petrol, 4 SPEED AUTOMATIC	Braked capacity: 1200kg
Vr6	Specs: 2.8L, Premium Unleaded Petrol, 4 SPEED AUTOMATIC	Braked capacity: 1200kg
Gl	Specs: 2.0L, Unleaded Petrol, 4 SPEED AUTOMATIC	Braked capacity: 1200kg
Gl Tdi	Specs: 1.9L, Diesel, 5 SPEED MANUAL	Braked capacity: 1200kg
Cl	Specs: 1.8L, Premium Unleaded Petrol, 5 SPEED MANUAL	Braked capacity: 1200kg
Vr6	Specs: 2.8L, Premium Unleaded Petrol, 5 SPEED MANUAL	Braked capacity: 1200kg
Gl	Specs: 2.0L, Unleaded Petrol, 5 SPEED MANUAL	Braked capacity: 1200kg

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