Tow cars

2016 Volkswagen Transporter towing capacity

Research 2016 Volkswagen Transporter towing data across 14 verified variant records, with recorded braked towing limits of 2,200 kg–2,500 kg.

2016 Volkswagen Transporter variants

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

VariantFuelTransmissionBraked tow limitKerbweight
T28 TDI Panel Van Startline BMTDieselManual2,200 kg1,912 kg
T32 TDI Kombi HighLine 4Motion BMTDieselSemi Automatic2,500 kg2,277 kg
Transporter T28 Highline TDI BlueMotion TechnologyDiesel—2,200 kg1,999 kg
T28 TDI Panel Van HighLine BMTDieselSemi Automatic2,500 kg1,996 kg
T28 TDI Panel Van TrendLineDieselManual2,500 kg1,946 kg
T30 TDI Shuttle SE BMTDieselSemi Automatic2,500 kg2,262 kg
T32 TDI Kombi HighLine BMTDieselManual2,500 kg2,043 kg
T32 TDI Kombi HighLine BMTDieselSemi Automatic2,500 kg2,088 kg
T32 TDI Panel Van HighLine BMTDieselSemi Automatic2,500 kg2,027 kg
T32 TDI Panel Van Startline 4Motion BMTDieselManual2,500 kg2,021 kg
T32 TDI Shuttle SE BMTDieselSemi Automatic2,500 kg2,309 kg
T26 TDI Panel Van Startline BMTDieselManual2,200 kg1,855 kg