Tow cars

2016 Volkswagen Passat towing capacity

Research 2016 Volkswagen Passat towing data across 14 verified variant records, with recorded braked towing limits of 2,000 kg–2,200 kg.

2016 Volkswagen Passat variants

Exact towing limits depend on engine, transmission, drivetrain and homologation. Match the variant to the vehicle before towing.

VariantFuelTransmissionBraked tow limitKerbweight
Passat SE Business TDI BlueMotion TechnologyDiesel—2,000 kg1,475 kg
Alltrack TDI Bluemotion Tech 4Motion DSGDieselSemi Automatic2,200 kg1,705 kg
Passat Alltrack TDI BlueMotion Technology 4MotionDiesel—2,200 kg1,670 kg
SE Business TDI BlueMotion TechnologyDieselManual2,000 kg1,475 kg
Alltrack TDI Bluemotion Tech 4MotionDieselManual2,200 kg1,670 kg
GT TDI BlueMotion Technology 4Motion DSGDieselSemi Automatic2,200 kg1,735 kg
Passat GT TDI BlueMotion Technology 4Motion Semi-AutoDiesel—2,200 kg1,735 kg
Passat GT TDI BlueMotion TechnologyDieselManual2,000 kg1,581 kg
Passat R-Line TDI BlueMotion TechnologyDiesel—2,000 kg1,505 kg
Passat SE Business TDI BlueMotion Technology Semi-AutoDiesel—2,000 kg1,541 kg
Passat SE Business TDI BlueMotion Technology Semi-AutoDieselSemi Automatic2,000 kg1,541 kg
R Line TDI BlueMotion TechnologyDieselManual2,000 kg1,505 kg