2017 Volkswagen Passat Towing Capacity

Up to

2200kg

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The towing capacity of the 2017 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 2017 Volkswagen Passat matches the example listed here.

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2017 Volkswagen Passat braked* towing capacity

SUV

2017 Volkswagen Passat	Specs	Braked capacity
Alltrack 140 Tdi	Specs: 2.0L, Diesel, 6 SPEED DIRECT SHIFT	Braked capacity: 2200kg
Alltrack 140 Tdi Wolfsburg Edt	Specs: 2.0L, Diesel, 6 SPEED DIRECT SHIFT	Braked capacity: 2200kg
Alltrack Wolfsburg Edt	Specs: 2.0L, Diesel, 6 SPEED DIRECT SHIFT	Braked capacity: 2200kg

Sedan

2017 Volkswagen Passat	Specs	Braked capacity
140 Tdi Highline	Specs: 2.0L, Diesel, 6 SPEED DIRECT SHIFT	Braked capacity: 2000kg
132 Tsi	Specs: 1.8L, Premium Unleaded Petrol, 7 SPEED AUTO DIRECT SHIFT	Braked capacity: 1800kg
132 Tsi Comfortline	Specs: 1.8L, Premium Unleaded Petrol, 7 SPEED AUTO DIRECT SHIFT	Braked capacity: 1800kg
206Tsi R-Line	Specs: 2.0L, Premium Unleaded Petrol, 6 SPEED DIRECT SHIFT	Braked capacity: 2200kg

Wagon

2017 Volkswagen Passat	Specs	Braked capacity
140 Tdi Highline	Specs: 2.0L, Diesel, 6 SPEED DIRECT SHIFT	Braked capacity: 2000kg
132 Tsi	Specs: 1.8L, Premium Unleaded Petrol, 7 SPEED AUTO DIRECT SHIFT	Braked capacity: 1800kg
132 Tsi Comfortline	Specs: 1.8L, Premium Unleaded Petrol, 7 SPEED AUTO DIRECT SHIFT	Braked capacity: 1800kg
206Tsi R-Line	Specs: 2.0L, Premium Unleaded Petrol, 6 SPEED DIRECT SHIFT	Braked capacity: 2200kg

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

2017 Volkswagen Passat Towing Capacity

2017 Volkswagen Passat braked* towing capacity

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