Volkswagen Touareg Towing Capacities (2004 - 2017): Your Comprehensive Guide

Researched By The AutoPadre Research Team

Last Updated 2023-04-01

Volkswagen Touareg Towing Capacity Overview

The Volkswagen Touareg towing capacity ranges between 7,700 lbs. and 7,716 lbs as specified in our data below, organized by trim, option package, and model year.

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.

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.

2017 Volkswagen Touareg Towing Capacities
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain \| Horsepower \| Torque	Towing Capacity
Wolfsburg SUV	3.6L \| V6 \| 8 Spd Auto w/OD \| AWD \| 280 HP \| 266 ft/lbs	7,716 lbs
Sport Technology SUV	3.6L \| V6 \| 8 Spd Auto w/OD \| AWD \| 280 HP \| 266 ft/lbs	7,716 lbs
Executive SUV	3.6L \| V6 \| 8 Spd Auto w/OD \| AWD \| 280 HP \| 266 ft/lbs	7,716 lbs

2016 Volkswagen Touareg Towing Capacity Data

The 2016 Volkswagen Touareg towing capacity is 7,716 lbs. regardless of its trim level or drivetrain.

2016 Volkswagen Touareg Towing Capacities
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain \| Horsepower \| Torque	Towing Capacity
TDI Sport Technology SUV	3.0L \| Intercooled Turbo \| V6 \| 8 Spd Auto w/OD \| AWD \| 240 HP \| 406 ft/lbs	7,716 lbs
TDI Lux SUV	3.0L \| Intercooled Turbo \| V6 \| 8 Spd Auto w/OD \| AWD \| 240 HP \| 406 ft/lbs	7,716 lbs
TDI Executive TDsl SUV	3.0L \| Intercooled Turbo \| V6 \| 8 Spd Auto w/OD \| AWD \| 240 HP \| 406 ft/lbs	7,716 lbs
Sport Technology SUV	3.6L \| V6 \| 8 Spd Auto w/OD \| AWD \| 280 HP \| 266 ft/lbs	7,716 lbs
Sport SUV	3.6L \| V6 \| 8 Spd Auto w/OD \| AWD \| 280 HP \| 266 ft/lbs	7,716 lbs
Lux SUV	3.6L \| V6 \| 8 Spd Auto w/OD \| AWD \| 280 HP \| 266 ft/lbs	7,716 lbs

2016 Volkswagen Touareg Towing Capacities Continued
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain \| Horsepower \| Torque	Towing Capacity
Executive SUV	3.6L \| V6 \| 8 Spd Auto w/OD \| AWD \| 280 HP \| 266 ft/lbs	7,716 lbs

2015 Volkswagen Touareg Towing Capacity Data

The 2015 Volkswagen Touareg towing capacity is 7,716 lbs. regardless of its trim level or drivetrain.

2015 Volkswagen Touareg Towing Capacities
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain \| Horsepower \| Torque	Towing Capacity
SUVlity TDI Lux	3.0L \| Intercooled Turbo \| V6 \| 8 Spd Auto w/OD \| AWD \| 240 HP \| 406 ft/lbs	7,716 lbs
TDI Sport Technology SUV	3.0L \| Intercooled Turbo \| V6 \| 8 Spd Auto w/OD \| AWD \| 240 HP \| 406 ft/lbs	7,716 lbs
TDI Executive TDsl SUV	3.0L \| Intercooled Turbo \| V6 \| 8 Spd Auto w/OD \| AWD \| 240 HP \| 406 ft/lbs	7,716 lbs
Sport Technology SUV	3.6L \| V6 \| 8 Spd Auto w/OD \| AWD \| 280 HP \| 266 ft/lbs	7,716 lbs
Sport SUV	3.6L \| V6 \| 8 Spd Auto w/OD \| AWD \| 280 HP \| 266 ft/lbs	7,716 lbs
Lux SUV	3.6L \| V6 \| 8 Spd Auto w/OD \| AWD \| 280 HP \| 266 ft/lbs	7,716 lbs

2015 Volkswagen Touareg Towing Capacities Continued
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain \| Horsepower \| Torque	Towing Capacity
Executive SUV	3.6L \| V6 \| 8 Spd Auto w/OD \| AWD \| 280 HP \| 266 ft/lbs	7,716 lbs
SUV	3.0L \| Supercharged \| Hybrid \| V6 \| 8 Spd Auto w/OD \| AWD \| 380 HP \| 428 ft/lbs	7,716 lbs

2014 Volkswagen Touareg Towing Capacity Data

The 2014 Volkswagen Touareg towing capacity is 7,716 lbs. regardless of its trim level or drivetrain.

2014 Volkswagen Touareg Towing Capacities
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain \| Horsepower \| Torque	Towing Capacity
TDI SUV	3.0L \| Intercooled Turbo \| V6 \| 8 Spd Auto w/OD \| AWD \| 240 HP \| 406 ft/lbs	7,716 lbs
RLine SUV	3.6L \| V6 \| 8 Spd Auto w/OD \| AWD \| 280 HP \| 266 ft/lbs	7,716 lbs
SUV	3.0L \| Supercharged \| Hybrid \| V6 \| 8 Spd Auto w/OD \| AWD \| 380 HP \| 428 ft/lbs	7,716 lbs
SUV	3.6L \| V6 \| 8 Spd Auto w/OD \| AWD \| 280 HP \| 266 ft/lbs	7,716 lbs
TDI RLine SUV	3.0L \| Intercooled Turbo \| V6 \| 8 Spd Auto w/OD \| AWD \| 240 HP \| 406 ft/lbs	7,716 lbs
TDI Lux SUV	3.0L \| Intercooled Turbo \| V6 \| 8 Spd Auto w/OD \| AWD \| 240 HP \| 406 ft/lbs	7,716 lbs

2014 Volkswagen Touareg Towing Capacities Continued
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain \| Horsepower \| Torque	Towing Capacity
TDI Executive TDsl SUV	3.0L \| Intercooled Turbo \| V6 \| 8 Spd Auto w/OD \| AWD \| 240 HP \| 406 ft/lbs	7,716 lbs
Sport Navigation SUV	3.6L \| V6 \| 8 Spd Auto w/OD \| AWD \| 280 HP \| 266 ft/lbs	7,716 lbs
Lux SUV	3.6L \| V6 \| 8 Spd Auto w/OD \| AWD \| 280 HP \| 266 ft/lbs	7,716 lbs
Executive SUV	3.6L \| V6 \| 8 Spd Auto w/OD \| AWD \| 280 HP \| 266 ft/lbs	7,716 lbs

2013 Volkswagen Touareg Towing Capacity Data

The 2013 Volkswagen Touareg towing capacity is 7,700 lbs. regardless of its trim level or drivetrain.

2013 Volkswagen Touareg Towing Capacities
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain \| Horsepower \| Torque	Towing Capacity
TDI SUV	3.0L \| Turbocharged \| V6 \| 8 Spd Auto w/Manual Shift \| 4WD \| 225 HP \| 406 ft/lbs	7,700 lbs
SUV	3.0L \| Supercharged \| Hybrid \| V6 \| 8 Spd Auto w/Manual Shift \| 4WD \| 380 HP \| 428 ft/lbs	7,700 lbs
SUV	3.6L \| V6 \| 8 Spd Auto w/Manual Shift \| 4WD \| 280 HP \| 265 ft/lbs	7,700 lbs
TDI Sport Navigation SUV	3.0L \| Turbocharged \| V6 \| 8 Spd Auto w/Manual Shift \| 4WD \| 225 HP \| 406 ft/lbs	7,700 lbs
TDI Lux SUV	3.0L \| Turbocharged \| V6 \| 8 Spd Auto w/Manual Shift \| 4WD \| 225 HP \| 406 ft/lbs	7,700 lbs
TDI Executive TDsl SUV	3.0L \| Turbocharged \| V6 \| 8 Spd Auto w/Manual Shift \| 4WD \| 225 HP \| 406 ft/lbs	7,700 lbs

2013 Volkswagen Touareg Towing Capacities Continued
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain \| Horsepower \| Torque	Towing Capacity
Sport Navigation SUV	3.6L \| V6 \| 8 Spd Auto w/Manual Shift \| 4WD \| 280 HP \| 265 ft/lbs	7,700 lbs
Lux SUV	3.6L \| V6 \| 8 Spd Auto w/Manual Shift \| 4WD \| 280 HP \| 265 ft/lbs	7,700 lbs
Executive SUV	3.6L \| V6 \| 8 Spd Auto w/Manual Shift \| 4WD \| 280 HP \| 265 ft/lbs	7,700 lbs

2012 Volkswagen Touareg Towing Capacity Data

The 2012 Volkswagen Touareg towing capacity is 7,700 lbs. regardless of its trim level or drivetrain.

2012 Volkswagen Touareg Towing Capacities
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain \| Horsepower \| Torque	Towing Capacity
TDI SUV	3.0L \| V6 \| 8 Spd Auto w/Manual Shift \| 4WD \| 225 HP \| 406 ft/lbs	7,700 lbs
SUV	3.0L \| Supercharged \| Hybrid \| V6 \| 8 Spd Auto w/Manual Shift \| 4WD \| 380 HP \| 428 ft/lbs	7,700 lbs
SUV	3.6L \| V6 \| 8 Spd Auto w/Manual Shift \| 4WD \| 280 HP \| 265 ft/lbs	7,700 lbs
TDI Sport Navigation SUV	3.0L \| V6 \| 8 Spd Auto w/Manual Shift \| 4WD \| 225 HP \| 406 ft/lbs	7,700 lbs
TDI Lux SUV	3.0L \| V6 \| 8 Spd Auto w/Manual Shift \| 4WD \| 225 HP \| 406 ft/lbs	7,700 lbs
TDI Executive TDsl SUV	3.0L \| V6 \| 8 Spd Auto w/Manual Shift \| 4WD \| 225 HP \| 406 ft/lbs	7,700 lbs

2012 Volkswagen Touareg Towing Capacities Continued
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain \| Horsepower \| Torque	Towing Capacity
Sport Navigation SUV	3.6L \| V6 \| 8 Spd Auto w/Manual Shift \| 4WD \| 280 HP \| 265 ft/lbs	7,700 lbs
Lux SUV	3.6L \| V6 \| 8 Spd Auto w/Manual Shift \| 4WD \| 280 HP \| 265 ft/lbs	7,700 lbs
Executive SUV	3.6L \| V6 \| 8 Spd Auto w/Manual Shift \| 4WD \| 280 HP \| 265 ft/lbs	7,700 lbs

2011 Volkswagen Touareg Towing Capacity Data

The 2011 Volkswagen Touareg towing capacity is 7,700 lbs. regardless of its trim level or drivetrain.

2011 Volkswagen Touareg Towing Capacities
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain \| Horsepower \| Torque	Towing Capacity
TDI SUV	3.0L \| V6 \| 8 Spd Auto \| 4WD \| 225 HP \| 406 ft/lbs	7,700 lbs
SUV	3.0L \| Supercharged \| Hybrid \| V6 \| 8 Spd Auto \| 4WD \| 380 HP \| 425 ft/lbs	7,700 lbs
SUV	3.6L \| V6 \| 8 Spd Auto \| 4WD \| 280 HP \| 265 ft/lbs	7,700 lbs
TDI Lux SUV	3.0L \| V6 \| 8 Spd Auto \| 4WD \| 225 HP \| 406 ft/lbs	7,700 lbs
TDI Executive TDsl SUV	3.0L \| V6 \| 8 Spd Auto \| 4WD \| 225 HP \| 406 ft/lbs	7,700 lbs
Lux SUV	3.6L \| V6 \| 8 Spd Auto \| 4WD \| 280 HP \| 265 ft/lbs	7,700 lbs

2011 Volkswagen Touareg Towing Capacities Continued
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain \| Horsepower \| Torque	Towing Capacity
Executive SUV	3.6L \| V6 \| 8 Spd Auto \| 4WD \| 280 HP \| 265 ft/lbs	7,700 lbs

2010 Volkswagen Touareg Towing Capacity Data

The 2010 Volkswagen Touareg towing capacity is 7,716 lbs. regardless of its trim level or drivetrain.

2010 Volkswagen Touareg Towing Capacities
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain \| Horsepower \| Torque	Towing Capacity
TDI SUV	3.0L \| V6 \| 6 Spd Auto w/Tiptronic & OD \| 4WD \| 225 HP \| 406 ft/lbs	7,716 lbs
SUV	3.6L \| V6 \| 6 Spd Auto w/Tiptronic & OD \| 4WD \| 280 HP \| 266 ft/lbs	7,716 lbs

2009 Volkswagen Touareg Towing Capacity Data

The 2009 Volkswagen Touareg towing capacity is 7,716 lbs. regardless of its trim level or drivetrain.

2009 Volkswagen Touareg Towing Capacities
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain \| Horsepower \| Torque	Towing Capacity
2 TDI SUV	3.0L \| V6 \| 6 Spd Auto w/Tiptronic & OD \| AWD \| 221 HP	7,716 lbs
2 SUV	3.6L \| V6 \| 6 Spd Auto w/Tiptronic & OD \| AWD \| 280 HP \| 265 ft/lbs	7,716 lbs

2008 Volkswagen Touareg Towing Capacity Data

The 2008 Volkswagen Touareg towing capacity is 7,716 lbs. regardless of its trim level or drivetrain.

2008 Volkswagen Touareg Towing Capacities
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain \| Horsepower \| Torque	Towing Capacity
2 TDI SUV	5.0L \| V10 \| 6 Spd Auto w/Tiptronic & OD \| AWD \| 310 HP \| 553 ft/lbs	7,716 lbs
2 SUV	4.2L \| V8 \| 6 Spd Auto w/Tiptronic & OD \| AWD \| 350 HP \| 302 ft/lbs	7,716 lbs
2 SUV	3.6L \| V6 \| 6 Spd Auto w/Tiptronic & OD \| AWD \| 280 HP \| 265 ft/lbs	7,716 lbs

2007 Volkswagen Touareg Towing Capacity Data

The 2007 Volkswagen Touareg towing capacity is 7,716 lbs. regardless of its trim level or drivetrain.

2007 Volkswagen Touareg Towing Capacities
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain \| Horsepower \| Torque	Towing Capacity
TDI SUV	5.0L \| V10 \| 6 Spd Auto w/Tiptronic & OD \| AWD \| 310 HP \| 553 ft/lbs	7,716 lbs
SUV	4.2L \| V8 \| 6 Spd Auto w/Tiptronic & OD \| AWD \| 350 HP \| 324 ft/lbs	7,716 lbs
SUV	3.6L \| V6 \| 6 Spd Auto w/Tiptronic & OD \| AWD \| 276 HP \| 266 ft/lbs	7,716 lbs

2006 Volkswagen Touareg Towing Capacity Data

The 2006 Volkswagen Touareg towing capacity is 7,716 lbs. regardless of its trim level or drivetrain.

2006 Volkswagen Touareg Towing Capacities
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain \| Horsepower \| Torque	Towing Capacity
SUV	4.2L \| V8 \| 6 Spd Auto w/Tiptronic & OD \| AWD \| 310 HP \| 302 ft/lbs	7,716 lbs
TDI SUV	5.0L \| V10 \| 6 Spd Auto w/Tiptronic & OD \| AWD \| 310 HP \| 553 ft/lbs	7,716 lbs
SUV	3.2L \| V6 \| 6 Spd Auto w/Tiptronic & OD \| AWD \| 240 HP \| 229 ft/lbs	7,716 lbs

2005 Volkswagen Touareg Towing Capacity Data

The 2005 Volkswagen Touareg towing capacity is 7,716 lbs. regardless of its trim level or drivetrain.

2005 Volkswagen Touareg Towing Capacities
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain \| Horsepower \| Torque	Towing Capacity
SUV	4.2L \| V8 \| 6 Spd Auto w/Tiptronic & OD \| AWD \| 310 HP \| 302 ft/lbs	7,716 lbs
SUV	3.2L \| V6 \| 6 Spd Auto w/Tiptronic & OD \| AWD \| 240 HP \| 229 ft/lbs	7,716 lbs

2004 Volkswagen Touareg Towing Capacity Data

The 2004 Volkswagen Touareg towing capacity is 7,716 lbs. regardless of its trim level or drivetrain.

2004 Volkswagen Touareg Towing Capacities
Trim	Engine \| Transmission \| Drivetrain \| Horsepower \| Torque	Towing Capacity
SUV	4.2L \| V8 \| 6 Spd Auto w/Tiptronic & OD \| AWD \| 310 HP \| 302 ft/lbs	7,716 lbs
TDI SUV	5.0L \| V10 \| 6 Spd Auto w/Tiptronic & OD \| AWD \| 310 HP \| 553 ft/lbs	7,716 lbs
SUV	3.2L \| V6 \| 6 Spd Auto w/Tiptronic & OD \| AWD \| 220 HP \| 225 ft/lbs	7,716 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.