2008 Volkswagen Passat Towing Capacity

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2200kg

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The towing capacity of the 2008 Volkswagen Passat supports up to 2200kg. 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 2008 Volkswagen Passat matches the example listed here.

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2008 Volkswagen Passat braked* towing capacity

Sedan

2008 Volkswagen Passat	Specs	Braked capacity
103 Tdi	Specs: 2.0L, Diesel, 6 SPEED DIRECT SHIFT	Braked capacity: 1500kg
125 Tdi	Specs: 2.0L, Diesel, 6 SPEED DIRECT SHIFT	Braked capacity: 1500kg
2.0 Tdi	Specs: 2.0L, Diesel, 6 SPEED DIRECT SHIFT	Braked capacity: 1500kg
147 Tsi	Specs: 2.0L, Premium Unleaded Petrol, 6 SPEED AUTOMATIC TIPTRONIC	Braked capacity: 1500kg
2.0T Fsi	Specs: 2.0L, Premium Unleaded Petrol, 6 SPEED AUTOMATIC TIPTRONIC	Braked capacity: 1500kg
3.2 V6 Fsi	Specs: 3.2L, Premium Unleaded Petrol, 6 SPEED DIRECT SHIFT	Braked capacity: 1500kg
R36	Specs: 3.6L, Premium Unleaded Petrol, 6 SPEED DIRECT SHIFT	Braked capacity: 2200kg
V6 Fsi Highline	Specs: 3.2L, Premium Unleaded Petrol, 6 SPEED DIRECT SHIFT	Braked capacity: 1500kg

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2008 Volkswagen Passat	Specs	Braked capacity
103 Tdi	Specs: 2.0L, Diesel, 6 SPEED DIRECT SHIFT	Braked capacity: 1500kg
125 Tdi	Specs: 2.0L, Diesel, 6 SPEED DIRECT SHIFT	Braked capacity: 1500kg
2.0 Tdi	Specs: 2.0L, Diesel, 6 SPEED DIRECT SHIFT	Braked capacity: 1500kg
147 Tsi	Specs: 2.0L, Premium Unleaded Petrol, 6 SPEED AUTOMATIC TIPTRONIC	Braked capacity: 1500kg
2.0T Fsi	Specs: 2.0L, Premium Unleaded Petrol, 6 SPEED AUTOMATIC TIPTRONIC	Braked capacity: 1500kg
3.2 V6 Fsi	Specs: 3.2L, Premium Unleaded Petrol, 6 SPEED DIRECT SHIFT	Braked capacity: 1500kg
R36	Specs: 3.6L, Premium Unleaded Petrol, 6 SPEED DIRECT SHIFT	Braked capacity: 2200kg
V6 Fsi Highline	Specs: 3.2L, Premium Unleaded Petrol, 6 SPEED DIRECT SHIFT	Braked capacity: 1500kg

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

2008 Volkswagen Passat Towing Capacity

2008 Volkswagen Passat braked* towing capacity

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