Volkswagen Atlas Towing Capacities (2018 - 2024): Your Comprehensive Guide

Researched By The AutoPadre Research Team

Last Updated 2024-01-29

Volkswagen Atlas Towing Capacity Overview

The Volkswagen Atlas towing capacity ranges between 2,000 lbs. and 5,000 lbs as specified in our data below, organized by trim, option package, and model year.

For instance, the 2024 Volkswagen Atlas has a minimum towing capacity of 2,000 lbs, while the 2024 Volkswagen Atlas has a maximum towing capacity of 5,000 lbs.

Factors such as trim level, engine configuration, and drivetrain can impact the towing capacity of a specific model year of Volkswagen Atlas.

Check out the Towing Capacity specifications for other makes and models.

All towing capacities are braked capacities. This means that the trailer being towed has a braking system installed to assist with the vehicle's own braking. The towing capacities for trailers without brakes will be much less.

Confirm all towing capacities with the owner's manual.

2024 Volkswagen Atlas Towing Capacity Data

The 2024 Volkswagen Atlas towing capacity is between 2,000 lbs. and 5,000 lbs as shown in the table below.

2024 Volkswagen Atlas Towing Capacities
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain \| Horsepower \| Torque	Towing Capacity
Cross Sport 2.0T SEL R-Line 4MOTION Crossover	2.0L \| Intercooled Turbo \| I4 \| 8 Spd Auto w/OD \| AWD \| 269 HP \| 273 ft/lbs	5,000 lbs
Cross Sport 2.0T SEL Premium R-Line 4MOTION Crossover	2.0L \| Intercooled Turbo \| I4 \| 8 Spd Auto w/OD \| AWD \| 269 HP \| 273 ft/lbs	5,000 lbs
Cross Sport 2.0T SEL 4MOTION Crossover	2.0L \| Intercooled Turbo \| I4 \| 8 Spd Auto w/OD \| AWD \| 269 HP \| 273 ft/lbs	5,000 lbs
Cross Sport 2.0T SE W/Technology w/ Technology Crossover	2.0L \| Intercooled Turbo \| I4 \| 8 Spd Auto w/OD \| FWD \| 269 HP \| 273 ft/lbs	5,000 lbs
Cross Sport 2.0T SE W/Technology w/ Technology 4MOTION Crossover	2.0L \| Intercooled Turbo \| I4 \| 8 Spd Auto w/OD \| AWD \| 269 HP \| 273 ft/lbs	5,000 lbs
Cross Sport 2.0T SE Crossover	2.0L \| Intercooled Turbo \| I4 \| 8 Spd Auto w/OD \| FWD \| 269 HP \| 273 ft/lbs	2,000 lbs

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Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain \| Horsepower \| Torque	Towing Capacity
Cross Sport 2.0T SE 4MOTION Crossover	2.0L \| Intercooled Turbo \| I4 \| 8 Spd Auto w/OD \| AWD \| 269 HP \| 273 ft/lbs	2,000 lbs
2.0T SEL Premium R-Line 4MOTION SUV	2.0L \| Intercooled Turbo \| I4 \| 8 Spd Auto w/OD \| AWD \| 269 HP \| 273 ft/lbs	5,000 lbs
2.0T SEL 4MOTION SUV	2.0L \| Intercooled Turbo \| I4 \| 8 Spd Auto w/OD \| AWD \| 269 HP \| 273 ft/lbs	5,000 lbs
2.0T SE W/Technology w/ Technology SUV	2.0L \| Intercooled Turbo \| I4 \| 8 Spd Auto w/OD \| FWD \| 269 HP \| 273 ft/lbs	5,000 lbs
2.0T SE W/Technology w/ Technology 4MOTION SUV	2.0L \| Intercooled Turbo \| I4 \| 8 Spd Auto w/OD \| AWD \| 269 HP \| 273 ft/lbs	5,000 lbs
2.0T SE SUV	2.0L \| Intercooled Turbo \| I4 \| 8 Spd Auto w/OD \| FWD \| 269 HP \| 273 ft/lbs	2,000 lbs

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Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain \| Horsepower \| Torque	Towing Capacity
2.0T SE 4MOTION SUV	2.0L \| Intercooled Turbo \| I4 \| 8 Spd Auto w/OD \| AWD \| 269 HP \| 273 ft/lbs	2,000 lbs
2.0T Peak Edition SEL 4MOTION SUV	2.0L \| Intercooled Turbo \| I4 \| 8 Spd Auto w/OD \| AWD \| 269 HP \| 273 ft/lbs	5,000 lbs
2.0T Peak Edition SE W/Technology w/ Technology 4MOTION SUV	2.0L \| Intercooled Turbo \| I4 \| 8 Spd Auto w/OD \| AWD \| 269 HP \| 273 ft/lbs	5,000 lbs

2023 Volkswagen Atlas Towing Capacity Data

The 2023 Volkswagen Atlas towing capacity is between 2,000 lbs. and 5,000 lbs as shown in the table below.

2023 Volkswagen Atlas Towing Capacities
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain \| Horsepower \| Torque	Towing Capacity
Cross Sport 3.6L SEL RLine Black 4MOTION Crossover	3.6L \| V6 \| 8 Spd Auto w/OD \| AWD \| 276 HP \| 266 ft/lbs	5,000 lbs
Cross Sport 3.6L SEL Premium RLine 4MOTION Crossover	3.6L \| V6 \| 8 Spd Auto w/OD \| AWD \| 276 HP \| 266 ft/lbs	5,000 lbs
Cross Sport 3.6L SEL 4MOTION Crossover	3.6L \| V6 \| 8 Spd Auto w/OD \| AWD \| 276 HP \| 266 ft/lbs	5,000 lbs
Cross Sport 3.6L SE W/Technology w/ Technology Crossover	3.6L \| V6 \| 8 Spd Auto w/OD \| FWD \| 276 HP \| 266 ft/lbs	5,000 lbs
Cross Sport 3.6L SE W/Technology w/ Technology 4MOTION Crossover	3.6L \| V6 \| 8 Spd Auto w/OD \| AWD \| 276 HP \| 266 ft/lbs	5,000 lbs
Cross Sport 2.0T SEL RLine Black 4MOTION Crossover	2.0L \| Intercooled Turbo \| I4 \| 8 Spd Auto w/OD \| AWD \| 235 HP \| 258 ft/lbs	2,000 lbs

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Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain \| Horsepower \| Torque	Towing Capacity
Cross Sport 2.0T SEL 4MOTION Crossover	2.0L \| Intercooled Turbo \| I4 \| 8 Spd Auto w/OD \| AWD \| 235 HP \| 258 ft/lbs	2,000 lbs
Cross Sport 2.0T SE W/Technology w/ Technology Crossover	2.0L \| Intercooled Turbo \| I4 \| 8 Spd Auto w/OD \| FWD \| 235 HP \| 258 ft/lbs	2,000 lbs
Cross Sport 2.0T SE W/Technology w/ Technology 4MOTION Crossover	2.0L \| Intercooled Turbo \| I4 \| 8 Spd Auto w/OD \| AWD \| 235 HP \| 258 ft/lbs	2,000 lbs
Cross Sport 2.0T SE Crossover	2.0L \| Intercooled Turbo \| I4 \| 8 Spd Auto w/OD \| FWD \| 235 HP \| 258 ft/lbs	2,000 lbs
Cross Sport 2.0T SE 4MOTION Crossover	2.0L \| Intercooled Turbo \| I4 \| 8 Spd Auto w/OD \| AWD \| 235 HP \| 258 ft/lbs	2,000 lbs
3.6L SEL RLine Black 4MOTION SUV	3.6L \| V6 \| 8 Spd Auto w/OD \| AWD \| 276 HP \| 266 ft/lbs	5,000 lbs

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Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain \| Horsepower \| Torque	Towing Capacity
3.6L SEL Premium RLine 4MOTION SUV	3.6L \| V6 \| 8 Spd Auto w/OD \| AWD \| 276 HP \| 266 ft/lbs	5,000 lbs
3.6L SEL 4MOTION SUV	3.6L \| V6 \| 8 Spd Auto w/OD \| AWD \| 276 HP \| 266 ft/lbs	5,000 lbs
3.6L SE W/Technology w/ Technology SUV	3.6L \| V6 \| 8 Spd Auto w/OD \| FWD \| 276 HP \| 266 ft/lbs	5,000 lbs
3.6L SE W/Technology w/ Technology 4MOTION SUV	3.6L \| V6 \| 8 Spd Auto w/OD \| AWD \| 276 HP \| 266 ft/lbs	5,000 lbs
2.0T SEL 4MOTION SUV	2.0L \| Intercooled Turbo \| I4 \| 8 Spd Auto w/OD \| AWD \| 235 HP \| 258 ft/lbs	2,000 lbs
2.0T SE W/Technology w/ Technology SUV	2.0L \| Intercooled Turbo \| I4 \| 8 Spd Auto w/OD \| FWD \| 235 HP \| 258 ft/lbs	2,000 lbs

2023 Volkswagen Atlas Towing Capacities Continued
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain \| Horsepower \| Torque	Towing Capacity
2.0T SE W/Technology w/ Technology 4MOTION SUV	2.0L \| Intercooled Turbo \| I4 \| 8 Spd Auto w/OD \| AWD \| 235 HP \| 258 ft/lbs	2,000 lbs
2.0T SE SUV	2.0L \| Intercooled Turbo \| I4 \| 8 Spd Auto w/OD \| FWD \| 235 HP \| 258 ft/lbs	2,000 lbs
2.0T SE 4MOTION SUV	2.0L \| Intercooled Turbo \| I4 \| 8 Spd Auto w/OD \| AWD \| 235 HP \| 258 ft/lbs	2,000 lbs

2022 Volkswagen Atlas Towing Capacity Data

The 2022 Volkswagen Atlas towing capacity is between 2,000 lbs. and 5,000 lbs as shown in the table below.

2022 Volkswagen Atlas Towing Capacities
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain \| Horsepower \| Torque	Towing Capacity
Cross Sport 3.6L SEL RLine Black 4MOTION Crossover	3.6L \| V6 \| 8 Spd Auto w/OD \| AWD \| 276 HP \| 266 ft/lbs	5,000 lbs
Cross Sport 3.6L SEL RLine 4MOTION Crossover	3.6L \| V6 \| 8 Spd Auto w/OD \| AWD \| 276 HP \| 266 ft/lbs	5,000 lbs
Cross Sport 3.6L SEL Premium RLine 4MOTION Crossover	3.6L \| V6 \| 8 Spd Auto w/OD \| AWD \| 276 HP \| 266 ft/lbs	5,000 lbs
Cross Sport 3.6L SEL 4MOTION Crossover	3.6L \| V6 \| 8 Spd Auto w/OD \| AWD \| 276 HP \| 266 ft/lbs	5,000 lbs
Cross Sport 3.6L SE W/Technology w/ Technology Crossover	3.6L \| V6 \| 8 Spd Auto w/OD \| FWD \| 276 HP \| 266 ft/lbs	5,000 lbs
Cross Sport 3.6L SE W/Technology w/ Technology 4MOTION Crossover	3.6L \| V6 \| 8 Spd Auto w/OD \| AWD \| 276 HP \| 266 ft/lbs	5,000 lbs

2022 Volkswagen Atlas Towing Capacities Continued
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain \| Horsepower \| Torque	Towing Capacity
Cross Sport 2.0T SEL RLine Black 4MOTION Crossover	2.0L \| Intercooled Turbo \| I4 \| 8 Spd Auto w/OD \| AWD \| 235 HP \| 258 ft/lbs	2,000 lbs
Cross Sport 2.0T SEL RLine 4MOTION Crossover	2.0L \| Intercooled Turbo \| I4 \| 8 Spd Auto w/OD \| AWD \| 235 HP \| 258 ft/lbs	2,000 lbs
Cross Sport 2.0T SEL 4MOTION Crossover	2.0L \| Intercooled Turbo \| I4 \| 8 Spd Auto w/OD \| AWD \| 235 HP \| 258 ft/lbs	2,000 lbs
Cross Sport 2.0T SE W/Technology w/ Technology Crossover	2.0L \| Intercooled Turbo \| I4 \| 8 Spd Auto w/OD \| FWD \| 235 HP \| 258 ft/lbs	2,000 lbs
Cross Sport 2.0T SE W/Technology w/ Technology 4MOTION Crossover	2.0L \| Intercooled Turbo \| I4 \| 8 Spd Auto w/OD \| AWD \| 235 HP \| 258 ft/lbs	2,000 lbs
Cross Sport 2.0T SE Crossover	2.0L \| Intercooled Turbo \| I4 \| 8 Spd Auto w/OD \| FWD \| 235 HP \| 258 ft/lbs	2,000 lbs

2022 Volkswagen Atlas Towing Capacities Continued
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain \| Horsepower \| Torque	Towing Capacity
Cross Sport 2.0T SE 4MOTION Crossover	2.0L \| Intercooled Turbo \| I4 \| 8 Spd Auto w/OD \| AWD \| 235 HP \| 258 ft/lbs	2,000 lbs
3.6L SEL RLine Black 4MOTION SUV	3.6L \| V6 \| 8 Spd Auto w/OD \| AWD \| 276 HP \| 266 ft/lbs	5,000 lbs
3.6L SEL RLine 4MOTION SUV	3.6L \| V6 \| 8 Spd Auto w/OD \| AWD \| 276 HP \| 266 ft/lbs	5,000 lbs
3.6L SEL Premium RLine 4MOTION SUV	3.6L \| V6 \| 8 Spd Auto w/OD \| AWD \| 276 HP \| 266 ft/lbs	5,000 lbs
3.6L SEL 4MOTION SUV	3.6L \| V6 \| 8 Spd Auto w/OD \| AWD \| 276 HP \| 266 ft/lbs	5,000 lbs
3.6L SE W/Technology w/ Technology SUV	3.6L \| V6 \| 8 Spd Auto w/OD \| FWD \| 276 HP \| 266 ft/lbs	5,000 lbs

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Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain \| Horsepower \| Torque	Towing Capacity
3.6L SE W/Technology w/ Technology 4MOTION SUV	3.6L \| V6 \| 8 Spd Auto w/OD \| AWD \| 276 HP \| 266 ft/lbs	5,000 lbs
2.0T SEL 4MOTION SUV	2.0L \| Intercooled Turbo \| I4 \| 8 Spd Auto w/OD \| AWD \| 235 HP \| 258 ft/lbs	2,000 lbs
2.0T SE W/Technology w/ Technology SUV	2.0L \| Intercooled Turbo \| I4 \| 8 Spd Auto w/OD \| FWD \| 235 HP \| 258 ft/lbs	2,000 lbs
2.0T SE W/Technology w/ Technology 4MOTION SUV	2.0L \| Intercooled Turbo \| I4 \| 8 Spd Auto w/OD \| AWD \| 235 HP \| 258 ft/lbs	2,000 lbs
2.0T SE SUV	2.0L \| Intercooled Turbo \| I4 \| 8 Spd Auto w/OD \| FWD \| 235 HP \| 258 ft/lbs	2,000 lbs
2.0T SE 4MOTION SUV	2.0L \| Intercooled Turbo \| I4 \| 8 Spd Auto w/OD \| AWD \| 235 HP \| 258 ft/lbs	2,000 lbs

2021 Volkswagen Atlas Towing Capacity Data

The 2021 Volkswagen Atlas towing capacity is 5,000 lbs. regardless of its trim level or drivetrain.

2021 Volkswagen Atlas Towing Capacities
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain \| Horsepower \| Torque	Towing Capacity
Cross Sport SEL RLine SUV	3.6L \| V6 \| 8 Spd Auto w/OD \| AWD \| 276 HP \| 266 ft/lbs	5,000 lbs
Cross Sport SEL RLine SUV	3.6L \| V6 \| 8 Spd Auto w/OD \| FWD \| 276 HP \| 266 ft/lbs	5,000 lbs
Cross Sport SEL Premium RLine SUV	3.6L \| V6 \| 8 Spd Auto w/OD \| AWD \| 276 HP \| 266 ft/lbs	5,000 lbs
Cross Sport SEL Premium SUV	3.6L \| V6 \| 8 Spd Auto w/OD \| AWD \| 276 HP \| 266 ft/lbs	5,000 lbs
Cross Sport SEL SUV	3.6L \| V6 \| 8 Spd Auto w/OD \| AWD \| 276 HP \| 266 ft/lbs	5,000 lbs
Cross Sport SEL SUV	3.6L \| V6 \| 8 Spd Auto w/OD \| FWD \| 276 HP \| 266 ft/lbs	5,000 lbs

2021 Volkswagen Atlas Towing Capacities Continued
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain \| Horsepower \| Torque	Towing Capacity
Cross Sport SE Technology RLine SUV	3.6L \| V6 \| 8 Spd Auto w/OD \| AWD \| 276 HP \| 266 ft/lbs	5,000 lbs
SEL RLine SUV	3.6L \| V6 \| 8 Spd Auto w/OD \| AWD \| 276 HP \| 266 ft/lbs	5,000 lbs
SEL RLine SUV	3.6L \| V6 \| 8 Spd Auto w/OD \| FWD \| 276 HP \| 266 ft/lbs	5,000 lbs
SEL Premium RLine SUV	3.6L \| V6 \| 8 Spd Auto w/OD \| AWD \| 276 HP \| 266 ft/lbs	5,000 lbs
SEL Premium SUV	3.6L \| V6 \| 8 Spd Auto w/OD \| AWD \| 276 HP \| 266 ft/lbs	5,000 lbs
SEL SUV	3.6L \| V6 \| 8 Spd Auto w/OD \| AWD \| 276 HP \| 266 ft/lbs	5,000 lbs

2021 Volkswagen Atlas Towing Capacities Continued
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain \| Horsepower \| Torque	Towing Capacity
SEL SUV	3.6L \| V6 \| 8 Spd Auto w/OD \| FWD \| 276 HP \| 266 ft/lbs	5,000 lbs

2020 Volkswagen Atlas Towing Capacity Data

The 2020 Volkswagen Atlas towing capacity is 5,000 lbs. regardless of its trim level or drivetrain.

2020 Volkswagen Atlas Towing Capacities
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain \| Horsepower \| Torque	Towing Capacity
Cross Sport SEL RLine SUV	3.6L \| V6 \| 8 Spd Auto w/OD \| AWD \| 276 HP \| 266 ft/lbs	5,000 lbs
Cross Sport SEL RLine SUV	3.6L \| V6 \| 8 Spd Auto w/OD \| FWD \| 276 HP \| 266 ft/lbs	5,000 lbs
Cross Sport SEL Premium RLine SUV	3.6L \| V6 \| 8 Spd Auto w/OD \| AWD \| 276 HP \| 266 ft/lbs	5,000 lbs
Cross Sport SEL Premium SUV	3.6L \| V6 \| 8 Spd Auto w/OD \| AWD \| 276 HP \| 266 ft/lbs	5,000 lbs
Cross Sport SEL SUV	3.6L \| V6 \| 8 Spd Auto w/OD \| AWD \| 276 HP \| 266 ft/lbs	5,000 lbs
Cross Sport SEL SUV	3.6L \| V6 \| 8 Spd Auto w/OD \| FWD \| 276 HP \| 266 ft/lbs	5,000 lbs

2020 Volkswagen Atlas Towing Capacities Continued
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain \| Horsepower \| Torque	Towing Capacity
SEL RLine SUV	3.6L \| V6 \| 8 Spd Auto w/OD \| AWD \| 276 HP \| 266 ft/lbs	5,000 lbs
SEL RLine SUV	3.6L \| V6 \| 8 Spd Auto w/OD \| FWD \| 276 HP \| 266 ft/lbs	5,000 lbs
SEL Premium SUV	3.6L \| V6 \| 8 Spd Auto w/OD \| AWD \| 276 HP \| 266 ft/lbs	5,000 lbs
SEL SUV	3.6L \| V6 \| 8 Spd Auto w/OD \| AWD \| 276 HP \| 266 ft/lbs	5,000 lbs
SEL SUV	3.6L \| V6 \| 8 Spd Auto w/OD \| FWD \| 276 HP \| 266 ft/lbs	5,000 lbs
SEL SUV	3.6L \| V6 \| 8 Spd Auto w/OD \| FWD \| 276 HP \| 266 ft/lbs	5,000 lbs

2020 Volkswagen Atlas Towing Capacities Continued
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain \| Horsepower \| Torque	Towing Capacity
Cross Sport 3.6L SEL RLine	3.6L \| V6 \| 8 Spd Auto w/OD \| FWD \| 276 HP \| 266 ft/lbs	5,000 lbs
Cross Sport 3.6L SEL RLine 4MOTION	3.6L \| V6 \| 8 Spd Auto w/OD \| AWD \| 276 HP \| 266 ft/lbs	5,000 lbs
Cross Sport 3.6L SEL Premium RLine 4MOTION	3.6L \| V6 \| 8 Spd Auto w/OD \| AWD \| 276 HP \| 266 ft/lbs	5,000 lbs
Cross Sport 3.6L SEL Premium 4MOTION	3.6L \| V6 \| 8 Spd Auto w/OD \| AWD \| 276 HP \| 266 ft/lbs	5,000 lbs
Cross Sport 3.6L SEL	3.6L \| V6 \| 8 Spd Auto w/OD \| FWD \| 276 HP \| 266 ft/lbs	5,000 lbs
Cross Sport 3.6L SEL 4MOTION	3.6L \| V6 \| 8 Spd Auto w/OD \| AWD \| 276 HP \| 266 ft/lbs	5,000 lbs

2020 Volkswagen Atlas Towing Capacities Continued
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain \| Horsepower \| Torque	Towing Capacity
3.6L SEL RLine	3.6L \| V6 \| 8 Spd Auto w/OD \| FWD \| 276 HP \| 266 ft/lbs	5,000 lbs
3.6L SEL RLine 4MOTION	3.6L \| V6 \| 8 Spd Auto w/OD \| AWD \| 276 HP \| 266 ft/lbs	5,000 lbs
3.6L SEL Premium 4MOTION	3.6L \| V6 \| 8 Spd Auto w/OD \| AWD \| 276 HP \| 266 ft/lbs	5,000 lbs
3.6L SEL	3.6L \| V6 \| 8 Spd Auto w/OD \| FWD \| 276 HP \| 266 ft/lbs	5,000 lbs
3.6L SEL 4MOTION	3.6L \| V6 \| 8 Spd Auto w/OD \| AWD \| 276 HP \| 266 ft/lbs	5,000 lbs

2019 Volkswagen Atlas Towing Capacity Data

The 2019 Volkswagen Atlas towing capacity is 5,000 lbs. regardless of its trim level or drivetrain.

2019 Volkswagen Atlas Towing Capacities
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain \| Horsepower \| Torque	Towing Capacity
SEL RLine SUV	3.6L \| V6 \| 8 Spd Auto w/OD \| FWD \| 276 HP \| 266 ft/lbs	5,000 lbs
SEL RLine SUV	3.6L \| V6 \| 8 Spd Auto w/OD \| AWD \| 276 HP \| 266 ft/lbs	5,000 lbs
SEL Premium SUV	3.6L \| V6 \| 8 Spd Auto w/OD \| AWD \| 276 HP \| 266 ft/lbs	5,000 lbs
SEL SUV	3.6L \| V6 \| 8 Spd Auto w/OD \| AWD \| 276 HP \| 266 ft/lbs	5,000 lbs
SEL SUV	3.6L \| V6 \| 8 Spd Auto w/OD \| FWD \| 276 HP \| 266 ft/lbs	5,000 lbs
3.6L SEL RLine	3.6L \| V6 \| 8 Spd Auto w/OD \| FWD \| 276 HP \| 266 ft/lbs	5,000 lbs

2019 Volkswagen Atlas Towing Capacities Continued
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain \| Horsepower \| Torque	Towing Capacity
3.6L SEL RLine 4MOTION	3.6L \| V6 \| 8 Spd Auto w/OD \| AWD \| 276 HP \| 266 ft/lbs	5,000 lbs
3.6L SEL Premium 4MOTION	3.6L \| V6 \| 8 Spd Auto w/OD \| AWD \| 276 HP \| 266 ft/lbs	5,000 lbs
3.6L SEL	3.6L \| V6 \| 8 Spd Auto w/OD \| FWD \| 276 HP \| 266 ft/lbs	5,000 lbs
3.6L SEL 4MOTION	3.6L \| V6 \| 8 Spd Auto w/OD \| AWD \| 276 HP \| 266 ft/lbs	5,000 lbs

2018 Volkswagen Atlas Towing Capacity Data

The 2018 Volkswagen Atlas towing capacity is 5,000 lbs. regardless of its trim level or drivetrain.

2018 Volkswagen Atlas Towing Capacities
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain \| Horsepower \| Torque	Towing Capacity
SEL RLine SUV	3.6L \| V6 \| 8 Spd Auto w/OD \| FWD \| 276 HP \| 266 ft/lbs	5,000 lbs
SEL RLine SUV	3.6L \| V6 \| 8 Spd Auto w/OD \| AWD \| 276 HP \| 266 ft/lbs	5,000 lbs
SEL Premium SUV	3.6L \| V6 \| 8 Spd Auto w/OD \| AWD \| 276 HP \| 266 ft/lbs	5,000 lbs
SEL SUV	3.6L \| V6 \| 8 Spd Auto w/OD \| AWD \| 276 HP \| 266 ft/lbs	5,000 lbs
SEL SUV	3.6L \| V6 \| 8 Spd Auto w/OD \| FWD \| 276 HP \| 266 ft/lbs	5,000 lbs

a fishing boat and trailer usually weighs between 900 lbs. to 6,000 lbs.
a tent trailer typically weighs between 1,000 lbs. to 1,500 lbs.
a fifth-wheel travel trailer averages between 12,000 lbs. to 15,000 lbs.