Volkswagen Passat Towing Capacities (2014 - 2022): Your Comprehensive Guide

Researched By The AutoPadre Research Team

Last Updated 2023-04-01

Volkswagen Passat Towing Capacity Overview

The Volkswagen Passat towing capacity of 1,000 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 Passat.

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.

2022 Volkswagen Passat Towing Capacity Data

The 2022 Volkswagen Passat towing capacity is 1,000 lbs. regardless of its trim level or drivetrain.

2022 Volkswagen Passat Towing Capacities
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain \| Horsepower \| Torque	Towing Capacity
2.0T SE Sedan	2.0L \| Intercooled Turbo \| I4 \| 6 Spd Auto w/OD \| FWD \| 174 HP \| 206 ft/lbs	1,000 lbs
2.0T RLine Sedan	2.0L \| Intercooled Turbo \| I4 \| 6 Spd Auto w/OD \| FWD \| 174 HP \| 206 ft/lbs	1,000 lbs
2.0T Limited Edition Sedan	2.0L \| Intercooled Turbo \| I4 \| 6 Spd Auto w/OD \| FWD \| 174 HP \| 206 ft/lbs	1,000 lbs

2021 Volkswagen Passat Towing Capacity Data

The 2021 Volkswagen Passat towing capacity is 1,000 lbs. regardless of its trim level or drivetrain.

2021 Volkswagen Passat Towing Capacities
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain \| Horsepower \| Torque	Towing Capacity
SE Sedan	2.0L \| Intercooled Turbo \| I4 \| 6 Spd Auto w/OD \| FWD \| 174 HP \| 206 ft/lbs	1,000 lbs
S Sedan	2.0L \| Intercooled Turbo \| I4 \| 6 Spd Auto w/OD \| FWD \| 174 HP \| 206 ft/lbs	1,000 lbs
RLine Sedan	2.0L \| Intercooled Turbo \| I4 \| 6 Spd Auto w/OD \| FWD \| 174 HP \| 206 ft/lbs	1,000 lbs

2020 Volkswagen Passat Towing Capacity Data

The 2020 Volkswagen Passat towing capacity is 1,000 lbs. regardless of its trim level or drivetrain.

2020 Volkswagen Passat Towing Capacities
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain \| Horsepower \| Torque	Towing Capacity
SEL Sedan	2.0L \| Intercooled Turbo \| I4 \| 6 Spd Auto w/OD \| FWD \| 174 HP \| 206 ft/lbs	1,000 lbs
SE Sunroof Sedan	2.0L \| Intercooled Turbo \| I4 \| 6 Spd Auto w/OD \| FWD \| 174 HP \| 206 ft/lbs	1,000 lbs
SE Sedan	2.0L \| Intercooled Turbo \| I4 \| 6 Spd Auto w/OD \| FWD \| 174 HP \| 206 ft/lbs	1,000 lbs
S Sedan	2.0L \| Intercooled Turbo \| I4 \| 6 Spd Auto w/OD \| FWD \| 174 HP \| 206 ft/lbs	1,000 lbs
RLine Sedan	2.0L \| Intercooled Turbo \| I4 \| 6 Spd Auto w/OD \| FWD \| 174 HP \| 206 ft/lbs	1,000 lbs
2.0T SEL	2.0L \| Intercooled Turbo \| I4 \| 6 Spd Auto w/OD \| FWD \| 174 HP \| 206 ft/lbs	1,000 lbs

2020 Volkswagen Passat Towing Capacities Continued
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain \| Horsepower \| Torque	Towing Capacity
2.0T SE	2.0L \| Intercooled Turbo \| I4 \| 6 Spd Auto w/OD \| FWD \| 174 HP \| 206 ft/lbs	1,000 lbs
2.0T S	2.0L \| Intercooled Turbo \| I4 \| 6 Spd Auto w/OD \| FWD \| 174 HP \| 206 ft/lbs	1,000 lbs
2.0T RLine	2.0L \| Intercooled Turbo \| I4 \| 6 Spd Auto w/OD \| FWD \| 174 HP \| 206 ft/lbs	1,000 lbs

2019 Volkswagen Passat Towing Capacity Data

The 2019 Volkswagen Passat towing capacity is 1,000 lbs. regardless of its trim level or drivetrain.

2019 Volkswagen Passat Towing Capacities
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain \| Horsepower \| Torque	Towing Capacity
Wolfsburg Sedan	2.0L \| Intercooled Turbo \| I4 \| 6 Spd Auto w/OD \| FWD \| 174 HP \| 184 ft/lbs	1,000 lbs
SE RLine Sedan	2.0L \| Intercooled Turbo \| I4 \| 6 Spd Auto w/OD \| FWD \| 174 HP \| 184 ft/lbs	1,000 lbs
2.0T Wolfsburg Edition	2.0L \| Intercooled Turbo \| I4 \| 6 Spd Auto w/OD \| FWD \| 174 HP \| 184 ft/lbs	1,000 lbs
2.0T SE RLine	2.0L \| Intercooled Turbo \| I4 \| 6 Spd Auto w/OD \| FWD \| 174 HP \| 184 ft/lbs	1,000 lbs

2018 Volkswagen Passat Towing Capacity Data

The 2018 Volkswagen Passat towing capacity is 1,000 lbs. regardless of its trim level or drivetrain.

2018 Volkswagen Passat Towing Capacities
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain \| Horsepower \| Torque	Towing Capacity
SEL Premium Sedan	3.6L \| V6 \| 6 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD \| FWD \| 280 HP \| 258 ft/lbs	1,000 lbs
SEL Premium Sedan	2.0L \| Intercooled Turbo \| I4 \| 6 Spd Auto w/OD \| FWD \| 174 HP \| 184 ft/lbs	1,000 lbs
SE Technology Sedan	2.0L \| Intercooled Turbo \| I4 \| 6 Spd Auto w/OD \| FWD \| 174 HP \| 184 ft/lbs	1,000 lbs
SE Sedan	2.0L \| Intercooled Turbo \| I4 \| 6 Spd Auto w/OD \| FWD \| 174 HP \| 184 ft/lbs	1,000 lbs
S Sedan	2.0L \| Intercooled Turbo \| I4 \| 6 Spd Auto w/OD \| FWD \| 174 HP \| 184 ft/lbs	1,000 lbs
RLine Sedan	2.0L \| Intercooled Turbo \| I4 \| 6 Spd Auto w/OD \| FWD \| 174 HP \| 184 ft/lbs	1,000 lbs

2018 Volkswagen Passat Towing Capacities Continued
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain \| Horsepower \| Torque	Towing Capacity
GT Sedan	3.6L \| V6 \| 6 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD \| FWD \| 280 HP \| 258 ft/lbs	1,000 lbs

2017 Volkswagen Passat Towing Capacity Data

The 2017 Volkswagen Passat towing capacity is 1,000 lbs. regardless of its trim level or drivetrain.

2017 Volkswagen Passat Towing Capacities
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain \| Horsepower \| Torque	Towing Capacity
SEL Premium Sedan	3.6L \| V6 \| 6 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD \| FWD \| 280 HP \| 258 ft/lbs	1,000 lbs
SEL Premium Sedan	1.8L \| Intercooled Turbo \| I4 \| 6 Spd Auto w/OD \| FWD \| 170 HP \| 184 ft/lbs	1,000 lbs
SE Technology Sedan	3.6L \| V6 \| 6 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD \| FWD \| 280 HP \| 258 ft/lbs	1,000 lbs
SE Technology Sedan	1.8L \| Intercooled Turbo \| I4 \| 6 Spd Auto w/OD \| FWD \| 170 HP \| 184 ft/lbs	1,000 lbs
SE Sedan	1.8L \| Intercooled Turbo \| I4 \| 6 Spd Auto w/OD \| FWD \| 170 HP \| 184 ft/lbs	1,000 lbs
S Sedan	1.8L \| Intercooled Turbo \| I4 \| 6 Spd Auto w/OD \| FWD \| 170 HP \| 184 ft/lbs	1,000 lbs

2017 Volkswagen Passat Towing Capacities Continued
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain \| Horsepower \| Torque	Towing Capacity
RLine Sedan	1.8L \| Intercooled Turbo \| I4 \| 6 Spd Auto w/OD \| FWD \| 170 HP \| 184 ft/lbs	1,000 lbs

2016 Volkswagen Passat Towing Capacity Data

The 2016 Volkswagen Passat towing capacity is 1,000 lbs. regardless of its trim level or drivetrain.

2016 Volkswagen Passat Towing Capacities
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain \| Horsepower \| Torque	Towing Capacity
SEL Premium Sedan	3.6L \| V6 \| 6 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD \| FWD \| 280 HP \| 258 ft/lbs	1,000 lbs
SEL Premium Sedan	1.8L \| Intercooled Turbo \| I4 \| 6 Spd Auto w/OD \| FWD \| 170 HP \| 184 ft/lbs	1,000 lbs
SEL Sedan	1.8L \| Intercooled Turbo \| I4 \| 6 Spd Auto w/OD \| FWD \| 170 HP \| 184 ft/lbs	1,000 lbs
SE Technology Sedan	1.8L \| Intercooled Turbo \| I4 \| 6 Spd Auto w/OD \| FWD \| 170 HP \| 184 ft/lbs	1,000 lbs
SE Sedan	1.8L \| Intercooled Turbo \| I4 \| 6 Spd Auto w/OD \| FWD \| 170 HP \| 184 ft/lbs	1,000 lbs
S Sedan	1.8L \| Intercooled Turbo \| I4 \| 6 Spd Auto w/OD \| FWD \| 170 HP \| 184 ft/lbs	1,000 lbs

2016 Volkswagen Passat Towing Capacities Continued
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain \| Horsepower \| Torque	Towing Capacity
RLine Sedan	1.8L \| Intercooled Turbo \| I4 \| 6 Spd Auto w/OD \| FWD \| 170 HP \| 184 ft/lbs	1,000 lbs

2015 Volkswagen Passat Towing Capacity Data

The 2015 Volkswagen Passat towing capacity is 1,000 lbs. regardless of its trim level or drivetrain.

2015 Volkswagen Passat Towing Capacities
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain \| Horsepower \| Torque	Towing Capacity
Wolfsburg Sedan	1.8L \| Intercooled Turbo \| I4 \| 6 Spd Auto w/OD \| FWD \| 170 HP \| 184 ft/lbs	1,000 lbs
Sport Sedan	1.8L \| Intercooled Turbo \| I4 \| 5 Spd Manual w/OD \| FWD \| 170 HP \| 184 ft/lbs	1,000 lbs
SEL Sedan	3.6L \| V6 \| 6 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD \| FWD \| 280 HP \| 258 ft/lbs	1,000 lbs
SEL TDI Sedan	2.0L \| Intercooled Turbo \| I4 \| 6 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD \| FWD \| 150 HP \| 236 ft/lbs	1,000 lbs
SEL Sedan	1.8L \| Intercooled Turbo \| I4 \| 6 Spd Auto w/OD \| FWD \| 170 HP \| 184 ft/lbs	1,000 lbs
SE TDI Sedan	2.0L \| Intercooled Turbo \| I4 \| 6 Spd Manual w/OD \| FWD \| 150 HP \| 236 ft/lbs	1,000 lbs

2015 Volkswagen Passat Towing Capacities Continued
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain \| Horsepower \| Torque	Towing Capacity
SE Sedan	1.8L \| Intercooled Turbo \| I4 \| 6 Spd Auto w/OD \| FWD \| 170 HP \| 184 ft/lbs	1,000 lbs
S Sedan	1.8L \| Intercooled Turbo \| I4 \| 6 Spd Auto w/OD \| FWD \| 170 HP \| 184 ft/lbs	1,000 lbs
Limited Sedan	1.8L \| Intercooled Turbo \| I4 \| 6 Spd Auto w/OD \| FWD \| 170 HP \| 184 ft/lbs	1,000 lbs

2014 Volkswagen Passat Towing Capacity Data

The 2014 Volkswagen Passat towing capacity is 1,000 lbs. regardless of its trim level or drivetrain.

2014 Volkswagen Passat Towing Capacities
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain \| Horsepower \| Torque	Towing Capacity
Wolfsburg Sedan	2.5L \| I5 \| 6 Spd Auto w/OD \| FWD \| 170 HP \| 177 ft/lbs	1,000 lbs
Wolfsburg Sedan	1.8L \| Intercooled Turbo \| I4 \| 6 Spd Auto w/OD \| FWD \| 170 HP \| 184 ft/lbs	1,000 lbs
Sport Sedan	1.8L \| Intercooled Turbo \| I4 \| 5 Spd Manual w/OD \| FWD \| 170 HP \| 184 ft/lbs	1,000 lbs
SEL Sedan	3.6L \| V6 \| 6 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD \| FWD \| 280 HP \| 258 ft/lbs	1,000 lbs
SEL TDI Sedan	2.0L \| Intercooled Turbo \| I4 \| 6 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD \| FWD \| 140 HP \| 236 ft/lbs	1,000 lbs
SEL Sedan	1.8L \| Intercooled Turbo \| I4 \| 6 Spd Auto w/OD \| FWD \| 170 HP \| 184 ft/lbs	1,000 lbs

2014 Volkswagen Passat Towing Capacities Continued
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain \| Horsepower \| Torque	Towing Capacity
SE Sedan	3.6L \| V6 \| 6 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD \| FWD \| 280 HP \| 258 ft/lbs	1,000 lbs
SE TDI Sedan	2.0L \| Intercooled Turbo \| I4 \| 6 Spd Manual w/OD \| FWD \| 140 HP \| 236 ft/lbs	1,000 lbs
SE Sedan	2.5L \| I5 \| 5 Spd Manual w/OD \| FWD \| 170 HP \| 177 ft/lbs	1,000 lbs
SE Sedan	1.8L \| Intercooled Turbo \| I4 \| 6 Spd Auto w/OD \| FWD \| 170 HP \| 184 ft/lbs	1,000 lbs
S Sedan	2.5L \| I5 \| 5 Spd Manual w/OD \| FWD \| 170 HP \| 177 ft/lbs	1,000 lbs
S Sedan	1.8L \| Intercooled Turbo \| I4 \| 6 Spd Auto w/OD \| FWD \| 170 HP \| 184 ft/lbs	1,000 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.