2002 Volkswagen Passat Towing Capacity

Up to

1600kg

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The towing capacity of the 2002 Volkswagen Passat supports up to 1600kg. 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 2002 Volkswagen Passat matches the example listed here.

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2002 Volkswagen Passat braked* towing capacity

Sedan

2002 Volkswagen Passat	Specs	Braked capacity
1.8T	Specs: 1.8L, Premium Unleaded Petrol, 5 SPEED AUTOMATIC TIPTRONIC	Braked capacity: 1300kg
2.8 V6	Specs: 2.8L, Premium Unleaded Petrol, 5 SPEED AUTOMATIC TIPTRONIC	Braked capacity: 1300kg
V5 S	Specs: 2.3L, Premium Unleaded Petrol, 5 SPEED AUTOMATIC TIPTRONIC	Braked capacity: 1300kg
V5 Se	Specs: 2.3L, Premium Unleaded Petrol, 5 SPEED AUTOMATIC TIPTRONIC	Braked capacity: 1300kg
V6 4Motion	Specs: 2.8L, Premium Unleaded Petrol, 5 SPEED AUTOMATIC TIPTRONIC	Braked capacity: 1300kg
V6 4Motion S	Specs: 2.8L, Premium Unleaded Petrol, 5 SPEED AUTOMATIC TIPTRONIC	Braked capacity: 1300kg
V6 4Motion Se	Specs: 2.8L, Premium Unleaded Petrol, 5 SPEED AUTOMATIC TIPTRONIC	Braked capacity: 1300kg
V6 S	Specs: 2.8L, Premium Unleaded Petrol, 5 SPEED AUTOMATIC TIPTRONIC	Braked capacity: 1300kg
V6 Se	Specs: 2.8L, Premium Unleaded Petrol, 5 SPEED AUTOMATIC TIPTRONIC	Braked capacity: 1300kg
1.8T	Specs: 1.8L, Premium Unleaded Petrol, 5 SPEED MANUAL	Braked capacity: 1300kg

Wagon

2002 Volkswagen Passat	Specs	Braked capacity
1.8T	Specs: 1.8L, Premium Unleaded Petrol, 5 SPEED AUTOMATIC TIPTRONIC	Braked capacity: 1300kg
2.8 V6	Specs: 2.8L, Premium Unleaded Petrol, 5 SPEED AUTOMATIC TIPTRONIC	Braked capacity: 1600kg
V6 S	Specs: 2.8L, Premium Unleaded Petrol, 5 SPEED AUTOMATIC TIPTRONIC	Braked capacity: 1600kg
V6 Se	Specs: 2.8L, Premium Unleaded Petrol, 5 SPEED AUTOMATIC TIPTRONIC	Braked capacity: 1600kg

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