2012 Volkswagen Passat Towing Capacity

Up to

1800kg

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The towing capacity of the 2012 Volkswagen Passat supports up to 1800kg. 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 2012 Volkswagen Passat matches the example listed here.

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2012 Volkswagen Passat braked* towing capacity

SUV

2012 Volkswagen Passat	Specs	Braked capacity
Alltrack	Specs: 2.0L, Diesel, 6 SPEED DIRECT SHIFT	Braked capacity: 1800kg

Sedan

2012 Volkswagen Passat	Specs	Braked capacity
125 Tdi Highline	Specs: 2.0L, Diesel, 6 SPEED DIRECT SHIFT	Braked capacity: 1500kg
Cc 125 Tdi	Specs: 2.0L, Diesel, 6 SPEED DIRECT SHIFT	Braked capacity: 1800kg
118 Tsi	Specs: 1.8L, Premium Unleaded Petrol, 7 SPEED AUTO DIRECT SHIFT	Braked capacity: 1500kg
Cc V6 Fsi	Specs: 3.6L, Premium Unleaded Petrol, 6 SPEED DIRECT SHIFT	Braked capacity: 1800kg
V6 Fsi Highline	Specs: 3.6L, Premium Unleaded Petrol, 6 SPEED DIRECT SHIFT	Braked capacity: 1500kg

Wagon

2012 Volkswagen Passat	Specs	Braked capacity
125 Tdi Highline	Specs: 2.0L, Diesel, 6 SPEED DIRECT SHIFT	Braked capacity: 1500kg
118 Tsi	Specs: 1.8L, Premium Unleaded Petrol, 7 SPEED AUTO DIRECT SHIFT	Braked capacity: 1500kg
V6 Fsi Highline	Specs: 3.6L, Premium Unleaded Petrol, 6 SPEED DIRECT SHIFT	Braked capacity: 1500kg

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