2016 Volkswagen Transporter Towing Capacity

Up to

2000kg

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The towing capacity of the 2016 Volkswagen Transporter supports up to 2000kg. 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 2016 Volkswagen Transporter matches the example listed here.

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2016 Volkswagen Transporter braked* towing capacity

Dual Cab

2016 Volkswagen Transporter	Specs	Braked capacity
Tdi 400 Lwb	Specs: 2.0L, Diesel, 7 SPEED AUTO DIRECT SHIFT	Braked capacity: 2000kg
Tdi 400 Lwb	Specs: 2.0L, Diesel, 6 SPEED MANUAL	Braked capacity: 2000kg
Tdi 400 Lwb 4 Motion	Specs: 2.0L, Diesel, 6 SPEED MANUAL	Braked capacity: 2000kg

Single Cab

2016 Volkswagen Transporter	Specs	Braked capacity
Tdi 340 Lwb	Specs: 2.0L, Diesel, 7 SPEED AUTO DIRECT SHIFT	Braked capacity: 2000kg

Van

2016 Volkswagen Transporter	Specs	Braked capacity
TDI 340 Crewman LWB Mid	Specs: 2.0L, Diesel, 7 SPEED AUTO DIRECT SHIFT	Braked capacity: 2000kg
TDI 340 Crewman SWB Mid	Specs: 2.0L, Diesel, 7 SPEED AUTO DIRECT SHIFT	Braked capacity: 2000kg
Tdi 340 Crewvan Lwb	Specs: 2.0L, Diesel, 7 SPEED AUTO DIRECT SHIFT	Braked capacity: 2000kg
Tdi 340 Crewvan Lwb High	Specs: 2.0L, Diesel, 7 SPEED AUTO DIRECT SHIFT	Braked capacity: 2000kg
Tdi 340 Crewvan Lwb Mid	Specs: 2.0L, Diesel, 7 SPEED AUTO DIRECT SHIFT	Braked capacity: 2000kg
Tdi 340 Crewvan Mid	Specs: 2.0L, Diesel, 7 SPEED AUTO DIRECT SHIFT	Braked capacity: 2000kg
Tdi 340 Crewvan Swb	Specs: 2.0L, Diesel, 7 SPEED AUTO DIRECT SHIFT	Braked capacity: 2000kg
Tdi 340 Lwb High	Specs: 2.0L, Diesel, 7 SPEED AUTO DIRECT SHIFT	Braked capacity: 2000kg
TDI 340 LWB Low	Specs: 2.0L, Diesel, 7 SPEED AUTO DIRECT SHIFT	Braked capacity: 2000kg
TDI 340 LWB Mid	Specs: 2.0L, Diesel, 7 SPEED AUTO DIRECT SHIFT	Braked capacity: 2000kg
TDI 340 SWB Low	Specs: 2.0L, Diesel, 7 SPEED AUTO DIRECT SHIFT	Braked capacity: 2000kg
TDI 340 SWB Mid	Specs: 2.0L, Diesel, 7 SPEED AUTO DIRECT SHIFT	Braked capacity: 2000kg
Tdi 400 Lwb High	Specs: 2.0L, Diesel, 7 SPEED AUTO DIRECT SHIFT	Braked capacity: 2000kg
Tdi 400 Lwb High 4 Motion	Specs: 2.0L, Diesel, 7 SPEED AUTO DIRECT SHIFT	Braked capacity: 2000kg
TDI 400 LWB Low	Specs: 2.0L, Diesel, 7 SPEED AUTO DIRECT SHIFT	Braked capacity: 2000kg
Tdi 400 Lwb Low 4 Motion	Specs: 2.0L, Diesel, 7 SPEED AUTO DIRECT SHIFT	Braked capacity: 2000kg
TDI 400 LWB Mid	Specs: 2.0L, Diesel, 7 SPEED AUTO DIRECT SHIFT	Braked capacity: 2000kg
Tdi 400 Lwb Mid 4 Motion	Specs: 2.0L, Diesel, 7 SPEED AUTO DIRECT SHIFT	Braked capacity: 2000kg
TDI 400 SWB Low	Specs: 2.0L, Diesel, 7 SPEED AUTO DIRECT SHIFT	Braked capacity: 2000kg
Tdi 400 Swb Low 4 Motion	Specs: 2.0L, Diesel, 7 SPEED AUTO DIRECT SHIFT	Braked capacity: 2000kg
TDI 400 SWB Mid	Specs: 2.0L, Diesel, 7 SPEED AUTO DIRECT SHIFT	Braked capacity: 2000kg
Tdi 400 Swb Mid 4 Motion	Specs: 2.0L, Diesel, 7 SPEED AUTO DIRECT SHIFT	Braked capacity: 2000kg
Tdi 250 Runner	Specs: 2.0L, Diesel, 5 SPEED MANUAL	Braked capacity: 2000kg
Tdi 340 Lwb High	Specs: 2.0L, Diesel, 6 SPEED MANUAL	Braked capacity: 2000kg
TDI 340 LWB Low	Specs: 2.0L, Diesel, 6 SPEED MANUAL	Braked capacity: 2000kg
TDI 340 LWB Mid	Specs: 2.0L, Diesel, 6 SPEED MANUAL	Braked capacity: 2000kg
TDI 340 SWB Low	Specs: 2.0L, Diesel, 6 SPEED MANUAL	Braked capacity: 2000kg
TDI 340 SWB Mid	Specs: 2.0L, Diesel, 6 SPEED MANUAL	Braked capacity: 2000kg
Tdi 400 Lwb High	Specs: 2.0L, Diesel, 6 SPEED MANUAL	Braked capacity: 2000kg
TDI 400 LWB Low	Specs: 2.0L, Diesel, 6 SPEED MANUAL	Braked capacity: 2000kg
Tdi 400 Lwb Low 4 Motion	Specs: 2.0L, Diesel, 6 SPEED MANUAL	Braked capacity: 2000kg
TDI 400 LWB Mid	Specs: 2.0L, Diesel, 6 SPEED MANUAL	Braked capacity: 2000kg
Tdi 400 Lwb Mid 4 Motion	Specs: 2.0L, Diesel, 6 SPEED MANUAL	Braked capacity: 2000kg
TDI 400 SWB Low	Specs: 2.0L, Diesel, 6 SPEED MANUAL	Braked capacity: 2000kg
Tdi 400 Swb Low 4 Motion	Specs: 2.0L, Diesel, 6 SPEED MANUAL	Braked capacity: 2000kg
TDI 400 SWB Mid	Specs: 2.0L, Diesel, 6 SPEED MANUAL	Braked capacity: 2000kg
Tdi 400 Swb Mid 4 Motion	Specs: 2.0L, Diesel, 6 SPEED MANUAL	Braked capacity: 2000kg

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