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Volkswagen Touareg Towing Capacity (2004 - 2017)
Volkswagen Touareg Towing Capacity Overview
The Volkswagen Touareg towing capacity ranges between 7,700 lbs. and 7,716 lbs across various years and trims.
For instance, the 2013 Volkswagen Touareg has a minimum towing capacity of 7,700 lbs, while the 2017 Volkswagen Touareg has a maximum towing capacity of 7,716 lbs.
Factors such as trim level, engine configuration, and drivetrain can impact the towing capacity of a specific model year of Volkswagen Touareg.
The table below shows a sampling of the towing capacities for the Volkswagen Touareg.
Scroll down to see the complete year-by-year data.
| Year | Trim | Towing Capacity | Engine | Drivetrain / Transmission | Horsepower / Torque |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Executive | 7,716 lbs | 3.6L V6 | AWD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD | 280 HP / 266 ft/lbs |
| 2017 | Sport Technology | 7,716 lbs | 3.6L V6 | AWD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD | 280 HP / 266 ft/lbs |
| 2016 | Executive | 7,716 lbs | 3.6L V6 | AWD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD | 280 HP / 266 ft/lbs |
| 2016 | Lux | 7,716 lbs | 3.6L V6 | AWD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD | 280 HP / 266 ft/lbs |
| 2015 | 7,716 lbs | 3.0L V6 Intercooled Supercharger / | AWD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD | 380 HP / 428 ft/lbs | |
| 2015 | Executive | 7,716 lbs | 3.6L V6 | AWD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD | 280 HP / 266 ft/lbs |
| 2014 | Executive | 7,716 lbs | 3.6L V6 | AWD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD | 280 HP / 266 ft/lbs |
| 2014 | Lux | 7,716 lbs | 3.6L V6 | AWD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD | 280 HP / 266 ft/lbs |
| 2013 | Executive | 7,700 lbs | 3.6L V6 | 4WD / 8 Spd Auto w/Manual Shift | 280 HP / 265 ft/lbs |
| 2013 | Lux | 7,700 lbs | 3.6L V6 | 4WD / 8 Spd Auto w/Manual Shift | 280 HP / 265 ft/lbs |
| 2012 | Executive | 7,700 lbs | 3.6L V6 | 4WD / 8 Spd Auto w/Manual Shift | 280 HP / 265 ft/lbs |
| 2012 | Lux | 7,700 lbs | 3.6L V6 | 4WD / 8 Spd Auto w/Manual Shift | 280 HP / 265 ft/lbs |
| 2011 | Executive | 7,700 lbs | 3.6L V6 | 4WD / 8 Spd Auto | 280 HP / 265 ft/lbs |
| 2011 | Lux | 7,700 lbs | 3.6L V6 | 4WD / 8 Spd Auto | 280 HP / 265 ft/lbs |
| 2010 | 7,716 lbs | 3.6L V6 | 4WD / 6 Spd Auto w/Tiptronic & OD | 280 HP / 266 ft/lbs | |
| 2010 | TDI | 7,716 lbs | 3.0L V6 | 4WD / 6 Spd Auto w/Tiptronic & OD | 225 HP / 406 ft/lbs |
| 2009 | 2 | 7,716 lbs | 3.6L V6 | AWD / 6 Spd Auto w/Tiptronic & OD | 280 HP / 265 ft/lbs |
| 2008 | 2 | 7,716 lbs | 3.6L V6 | AWD / 6 Spd Auto w/Tiptronic & OD | 280 HP / 265 ft/lbs |
| 2007 | 7,716 lbs | 3.6L V6 | AWD / 6 Spd Auto w/Tiptronic & OD | 276 HP / 266 ft/lbs | |
| 2006 | 7,716 lbs | 3.2L V6 | AWD / 6 Spd Auto w/Tiptronic & OD | 240 HP / 229 ft/lbs | |
| 2005 | 7,716 lbs | 3.2L V6 | AWD / 6 Spd Auto w/Tiptronic & OD | 240 HP / 229 ft/lbs | |
| 2004 | 7,716 lbs | 3.2L V6 | AWD / 6 Spd Auto w/Tiptronic & OD | 220 HP / 225 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.
2017 Volkswagen Touareg Towing Capacity Data
The 2017 Volkswagen Touareg towing capacity is 7,716 lbs. regardless of its trim level or drivetrain.
| Trim | Towing Capacity | Engine | Drivetrain / Transmission | Horsepower / Torque |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Executive | 7,716 lbs | 3.6L V6 | AWD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD | 280 HP / 266 ft/lbs |
| Sport Technology | 7,716 lbs | 3.6L V6 | AWD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD | 280 HP / 266 ft/lbs |
| Wolfsburg | 7,716 lbs | 3.6L V6 | AWD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD | 280 HP / 266 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.
2016 Volkswagen Touareg Towing Capacity Data
The 2016 Volkswagen Touareg towing capacity is 7,716 lbs. regardless of its trim level or drivetrain.
| Trim | Towing Capacity | Engine | Drivetrain / Transmission | Horsepower / Torque |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Executive | 7,716 lbs | 3.6L V6 | AWD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD | 280 HP / 266 ft/lbs |
| Lux | 7,716 lbs | 3.6L V6 | AWD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD | 280 HP / 266 ft/lbs |
| Sport | 7,716 lbs | 3.6L V6 | AWD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD | 280 HP / 266 ft/lbs |
| Sport Technology | 7,716 lbs | 3.6L V6 | AWD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD | 280 HP / 266 ft/lbs |
| TDI Executive TDsl | 7,716 lbs | 3.0L V6 | AWD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD | 240 HP / 406 ft/lbs |
| TDI Lux | 7,716 lbs | 3.0L V6 | AWD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD | 240 HP / 406 ft/lbs |
| TDI Sport Technology | 7,716 lbs | 3.0L V6 | AWD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD | 240 HP / 406 ft/lbs |
2015 Volkswagen Touareg Towing Capacity Data
The 2015 Volkswagen Touareg towing capacity is 7,716 lbs. regardless of its trim level or drivetrain.
| Trim | Towing Capacity | Engine | Drivetrain / Transmission | Horsepower / Torque |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7,716 lbs | 3.0L V6 Intercooled Supercharger / | AWD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD | 380 HP / 428 ft/lbs | |
| Executive | 7,716 lbs | 3.6L V6 | AWD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD | 280 HP / 266 ft/lbs |
| Lux | 7,716 lbs | 3.6L V6 | AWD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD | 280 HP / 266 ft/lbs |
| Sport | 7,716 lbs | 3.6L V6 | AWD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD | 280 HP / 266 ft/lbs |
| Sport Technology | 7,716 lbs | 3.6L V6 | AWD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD | 280 HP / 266 ft/lbs |
| TDI Executive TDsl | 7,716 lbs | 3.0L V6 | AWD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD | 240 HP / 406 ft/lbs |
| TDI Sport Technology | 7,716 lbs | 3.0L V6 | AWD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD | 240 HP / 406 ft/lbs |
| SUVlity TDI Lux | 7,716 lbs | 3.0L V6 | AWD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD | 240 HP / 406 ft/lbs |
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2014 Volkswagen Touareg Towing Capacity Data
The 2014 Volkswagen Touareg towing capacity is 7,716 lbs. regardless of its trim level or drivetrain.
| Trim | Towing Capacity | Engine | Drivetrain / Transmission | Horsepower / Torque |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Executive | 7,716 lbs | 3.6L V6 | AWD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD | 280 HP / 266 ft/lbs |
| Lux | 7,716 lbs | 3.6L V6 | AWD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD | 280 HP / 266 ft/lbs |
| Sport Navigation | 7,716 lbs | 3.6L V6 | AWD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD | 280 HP / 266 ft/lbs |
| TDI Executive TDsl | 7,716 lbs | 3.0L V6 | AWD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD | 240 HP / 406 ft/lbs |
| TDI Lux | 7,716 lbs | 3.0L V6 | AWD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD | 240 HP / 406 ft/lbs |
| TDI RLine | 7,716 lbs | 3.0L V6 | AWD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD | 240 HP / 406 ft/lbs |
| 7,716 lbs | 3.6L V6 | AWD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD | 280 HP / 266 ft/lbs | |
| 7,716 lbs | 3.0L V6 Intercooled Supercharger / | AWD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD | 380 HP / 428 ft/lbs | |
| RLine | 7,716 lbs | 3.6L V6 | AWD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD | 280 HP / 266 ft/lbs |
| TDI | 7,716 lbs | 3.0L V6 | AWD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD | 240 HP / 406 ft/lbs |
2013 Volkswagen Touareg Towing Capacity Data
The 2013 Volkswagen Touareg towing capacity is 7,700 lbs. regardless of its trim level or drivetrain.
| Trim | Towing Capacity | Engine | Drivetrain / Transmission | Horsepower / Torque |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Executive | 7,700 lbs | 3.6L V6 | 4WD / 8 Spd Auto w/Manual Shift | 280 HP / 265 ft/lbs |
| Lux | 7,700 lbs | 3.6L V6 | 4WD / 8 Spd Auto w/Manual Shift | 280 HP / 265 ft/lbs |
| Sport Navigation | 7,700 lbs | 3.6L V6 | 4WD / 8 Spd Auto w/Manual Shift | 280 HP / 265 ft/lbs |
| TDI Executive TDsl | 7,700 lbs | 3.0L V6 | 4WD / 8 Spd Auto w/Manual Shift | 225 HP / 406 ft/lbs |
| TDI Lux | 7,700 lbs | 3.0L V6 | 4WD / 8 Spd Auto w/Manual Shift | 225 HP / 406 ft/lbs |
| TDI Sport Navigation | 7,700 lbs | 3.0L V6 | 4WD / 8 Spd Auto w/Manual Shift | 225 HP / 406 ft/lbs |
| 7,700 lbs | 3.6L V6 | 4WD / 8 Spd Auto w/Manual Shift | 280 HP / 265 ft/lbs | |
| 7,700 lbs | 3.0L V6 Superchaged / | 4WD / 8 Spd Auto w/Manual Shift | 380 HP / 428 ft/lbs | |
| TDI | 7,700 lbs | 3.0L V6 | 4WD / 8 Spd Auto w/Manual Shift | 225 HP / 406 ft/lbs |
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2012 Volkswagen Touareg Towing Capacity Data
The 2012 Volkswagen Touareg towing capacity is 7,700 lbs. regardless of its trim level or drivetrain.
| Trim | Towing Capacity | Engine | Drivetrain / Transmission | Horsepower / Torque |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Executive | 7,700 lbs | 3.6L V6 | 4WD / 8 Spd Auto w/Manual Shift | 280 HP / 265 ft/lbs |
| Lux | 7,700 lbs | 3.6L V6 | 4WD / 8 Spd Auto w/Manual Shift | 280 HP / 265 ft/lbs |
| Sport Navigation | 7,700 lbs | 3.6L V6 | 4WD / 8 Spd Auto w/Manual Shift | 280 HP / 265 ft/lbs |
| TDI Executive TDsl | 7,700 lbs | 3.0L V6 | 4WD / 8 Spd Auto w/Manual Shift | 225 HP / 406 ft/lbs |
| TDI Lux | 7,700 lbs | 3.0L V6 | 4WD / 8 Spd Auto w/Manual Shift | 225 HP / 406 ft/lbs |
| TDI Sport Navigation | 7,700 lbs | 3.0L V6 | 4WD / 8 Spd Auto w/Manual Shift | 225 HP / 406 ft/lbs |
| 7,700 lbs | 3.6L V6 | 4WD / 8 Spd Auto w/Manual Shift | 280 HP / 265 ft/lbs | |
| 7,700 lbs | 3.0L V6 Superchaged / | 4WD / 8 Spd Auto w/Manual Shift | 380 HP / 428 ft/lbs | |
| TDI | 7,700 lbs | 3.0L V6 | 4WD / 8 Spd Auto w/Manual Shift | 225 HP / 406 ft/lbs |
2011 Volkswagen Touareg Towing Capacity Data
The 2011 Volkswagen Touareg towing capacity is 7,700 lbs. regardless of its trim level or drivetrain.
| Trim | Towing Capacity | Engine | Drivetrain / Transmission | Horsepower / Torque |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Executive | 7,700 lbs | 3.6L V6 | 4WD / 8 Spd Auto | 280 HP / 265 ft/lbs |
| Lux | 7,700 lbs | 3.6L V6 | 4WD / 8 Spd Auto | 280 HP / 265 ft/lbs |
| TDI Executive TDsl | 7,700 lbs | 3.0L V6 | 4WD / 8 Spd Auto | 225 HP / 406 ft/lbs |
| TDI Lux | 7,700 lbs | 3.0L V6 | 4WD / 8 Spd Auto | 225 HP / 406 ft/lbs |
| 7,700 lbs | 3.6L V6 | 4WD / 8 Spd Auto | 280 HP / 265 ft/lbs | |
| 7,700 lbs | 3.0L V6 Superchaged / | 4WD / 8 Spd Auto | 380 HP / 425 ft/lbs | |
| TDI | 7,700 lbs | 3.0L V6 | 4WD / 8 Spd Auto | 225 HP / 406 ft/lbs |
2010 Volkswagen Touareg Towing Capacity Data
The 2010 Volkswagen Touareg towing capacity is 7,716 lbs. regardless of its trim level or drivetrain.
| Trim | Towing Capacity | Engine | Drivetrain / Transmission | Horsepower / Torque |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7,716 lbs | 3.6L V6 | 4WD / 6 Spd Auto w/Tiptronic & OD | 280 HP / 266 ft/lbs | |
| TDI | 7,716 lbs | 3.0L V6 | 4WD / 6 Spd Auto w/Tiptronic & OD | 225 HP / 406 ft/lbs |
2009 Volkswagen Touareg Towing Capacity Data
The 2009 Volkswagen Touareg towing capacity is 7,716 lbs. regardless of its trim level or drivetrain.
| Trim | Towing Capacity | Engine | Drivetrain / Transmission | Horsepower / Torque |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 7,716 lbs | 3.6L V6 | AWD / 6 Spd Auto w/Tiptronic & OD | 280 HP / 265 ft/lbs |
| 2 TDI | 7,716 lbs | 3.0L V6 | AWD / 6 Spd Auto w/Tiptronic & OD | 221 HP |
2008 Volkswagen Touareg Towing Capacity Data
The 2008 Volkswagen Touareg towing capacity is 7,716 lbs. regardless of its trim level or drivetrain.
| Trim | Towing Capacity | Engine | Drivetrain / Transmission | Horsepower / Torque |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 7,716 lbs | 3.6L V6 | AWD / 6 Spd Auto w/Tiptronic & OD | 280 HP / 265 ft/lbs |
| 2 | 7,716 lbs | 4.2L V8 | AWD / 6 Spd Auto w/Tiptronic & OD | 350 HP / 302 ft/lbs |
| 2 TDI | 7,716 lbs | 5.0L V10 | AWD / 6 Spd Auto w/Tiptronic & OD | 310 HP / 553 ft/lbs |
2007 Volkswagen Touareg Towing Capacity Data
The 2007 Volkswagen Touareg towing capacity is 7,716 lbs. regardless of its trim level or drivetrain.
| Trim | Towing Capacity | Engine | Drivetrain / Transmission | Horsepower / Torque |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7,716 lbs | 3.6L V6 | AWD / 6 Spd Auto w/Tiptronic & OD | 276 HP / 266 ft/lbs | |
| 7,716 lbs | 4.2L V8 | AWD / 6 Spd Auto w/Tiptronic & OD | 350 HP / 324 ft/lbs | |
| TDI | 7,716 lbs | 5.0L V10 | AWD / 6 Spd Auto w/Tiptronic & OD | 310 HP / 553 ft/lbs |
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2006 Volkswagen Touareg Towing Capacity Data
The 2006 Volkswagen Touareg towing capacity is 7,716 lbs. regardless of its trim level or drivetrain.
| Trim | Towing Capacity | Engine | Drivetrain / Transmission | Horsepower / Torque |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7,716 lbs | 3.2L V6 | AWD / 6 Spd Auto w/Tiptronic & OD | 240 HP / 229 ft/lbs | |
| TDI | 7,716 lbs | 5.0L V10 | AWD / 6 Spd Auto w/Tiptronic & OD | 310 HP / 553 ft/lbs |
| 7,716 lbs | 4.2L V8 | AWD / 6 Spd Auto w/Tiptronic & OD | 310 HP / 302 ft/lbs |
2005 Volkswagen Touareg Towing Capacity Data
The 2005 Volkswagen Touareg towing capacity is 7,716 lbs. regardless of its trim level or drivetrain.
| Towing Capacity | Engine | Drivetrain / Transmission | Horsepower / Torque |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7,716 lbs | 3.2L V6 | AWD / 6 Spd Auto w/Tiptronic & OD | 240 HP / 229 ft/lbs |
| 7,716 lbs | 4.2L V8 | AWD / 6 Spd Auto w/Tiptronic & OD | 310 HP / 302 ft/lbs |
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2004 Volkswagen Touareg Towing Capacity Data
The 2004 Volkswagen Touareg towing capacity is 7,716 lbs. regardless of its trim level or drivetrain.
| Trim | Towing Capacity | Engine | Drivetrain / Transmission | Horsepower / Torque |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7,716 lbs | 3.2L V6 | AWD / 6 Spd Auto w/Tiptronic & OD | 220 HP / 225 ft/lbs | |
| TDI | 7,716 lbs | 5.0L V10 | AWD / 6 Spd Auto w/Tiptronic & OD | 310 HP / 553 ft/lbs |
| 7,716 lbs | 4.2L V8 | AWD / 6 Spd Auto w/Tiptronic & OD | 310 HP / 302 ft/lbs |
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