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Volkswagen towing weights

These towing weights are sourced from the New Vehicle Distributor’s spec sheets. They’re based on vehicles sold new in NZ - spec levels and recommendations may vary with used imports. Some vehicles also require a transmission oil cooler be added for towing. It’s best to seek advice from your nearest dealer if required.

Model Year Trailer without brakes (kg) Trailer with brakes (kg)
Golf 1.6 1984 - 1990
N/R
970
Golf 1.6 1999 - 2001 580 1200
Golf 1.8 1987 - 1990 N/R 1200
Golf 1.8 1995 - 1998 500 1200
Golf 1.8T 2002 650 1300
Golf 1.9D
 1984 - 1988 N/R 850
Golf 1.9 DT
 2002 600
 1400
Golf 2.0 2002 600 1400
Golf 2.3 V5
 2002 650 1500
Golf 2.8 V6 4-motion
 2002 750 1600
Golf 5 - all 2004 650 1400
Golf VR6 1993 - 1998 500 100
Jetta 1.8 1990 - 1992 470 1200
Polo 1.4 2002 500 1200
Polo 1.4 2005 500 1200
Polo 1.6 1995 - 2002 450 800
Passat 2.0 Tdi 2005 750 1800
Passat 2.3 & 2.5 Tdi 2001 750 1600
Passat 2.8 V6 4-motion 2001 750 1800
Passat R36
 2008 750 2200
Passat TDI 103kW & 125kW
 2011 750 1800
Passat TDI 125kW 4-motion
 2011 750 2000
Passat TSI 118kW 2011 750 1500
Tiguan 2008 750 2200
Touareg - all 2004 750 3500
Vento 1994 - 1997 500 1100