Volkswagen Jetta Towing Capacity (2010 - 2014)

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Volkswagen Jetta Towing Capacity Overview

The Volkswagen Jetta towing capacity of 2,000 lbs across all years and trims.

Various factors such as trim level, engine configuration, and drivetrain do not significantly affect the towing capacity of the Volkswagen Jetta.

Volkswagen Jetta Towing Capacities
Year	Trim	Towing Capacity	Engine	Drivetrain / Transmission	Horsepower / Torque
2014	SportWagen S	2,000 lbs	2.5L I5	FWD / 5 Spd Manual w/OD	170 HP / 177 ft/lbs
2014	SportWagen SE	2,000 lbs	2.5L I5	FWD / 6 Spd Auto w/OD	170 HP / 177 ft/lbs
2014	SportWagen TDI	2,000 lbs	2.0L I4	FWD / 6 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD	140 HP / 236 ft/lbs
2011	SportWagen TDI	2,000 lbs	2.0L I4	FWD / 6 Spd Manual	140 HP / 236 ft/lbs
2011	SportWagen S	2,000 lbs	2.5L I5	FWD / 5 Spd Manual	170 HP / 177 ft/lbs
2011	SportWagen SE	2,000 lbs	2.5L I5	FWD / 6 Spd Auto	170 HP / 177 ft/lbs
2010	SportWagen TDI	2,000 lbs	2.0L I4	FWD / 6 Spd Manual	140 HP / 236 ft/lbs
2010	SportWagen S	2,000 lbs	2.5L I5	FWD / 5 Spd Manual	170 HP / 177 ft/lbs
2010	SportWagen SE	2,000 lbs	2.5L I5	FWD / 6 Spd Auto	170 HP / 177 ft/lbs

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.

2014 Volkswagen Jetta Towing Capacity Data

The 2014 Volkswagen Jetta towing capacity is 2,000 lbs. regardless of its trim level or drivetrain.

2014 Volkswagen Jetta Towing Capacities
Trim	Towing Capacity	Engine	Drivetrain / Transmission	Horsepower / Torque
SportWagen S	2,000 lbs	2.5L I5	FWD / 5 Spd Manual w/OD	170 HP / 177 ft/lbs
SportWagen SE	2,000 lbs	2.5L I5	FWD / 6 Spd Auto w/OD	170 HP / 177 ft/lbs
SportWagen TDI	2,000 lbs	2.0L I4	FWD / 6 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD	140 HP / 236 ft/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.

2011 Volkswagen Jetta Towing Capacity Data

The 2011 Volkswagen Jetta towing capacity is 2,000 lbs. regardless of its trim level or drivetrain.

2011 Volkswagen Jetta Towing Capacities
Trim	Towing Capacity	Engine	Drivetrain / Transmission	Horsepower / Torque
SportWagen TDI	2,000 lbs	2.0L I4	FWD / 6 Spd Manual	140 HP / 236 ft/lbs
SportWagen S	2,000 lbs	2.5L I5	FWD / 5 Spd Manual	170 HP / 177 ft/lbs
SportWagen SE	2,000 lbs	2.5L I5	FWD / 6 Spd Auto	170 HP / 177 ft/lbs

2010 Volkswagen Jetta Towing Capacity Data

The 2010 Volkswagen Jetta towing capacity is 2,000 lbs. regardless of its trim level or drivetrain.

2010 Volkswagen Jetta Towing Capacities
Trim	Towing Capacity	Engine	Drivetrain / Transmission	Horsepower / Torque
SportWagen TDI	2,000 lbs	2.0L I4	FWD / 6 Spd Manual	140 HP / 236 ft/lbs
SportWagen S	2,000 lbs	2.5L I5	FWD / 5 Spd Manual	170 HP / 177 ft/lbs
SportWagen SE	2,000 lbs	2.5L I5	FWD / 6 Spd Auto	170 HP / 177 ft/lbs