What can the 2022 Volkswagen Atlas tow?
Yes, up to
5,000 lb
- Trailer types that fit
- 6 of 26
- 80% of the rating
- 4,000 lb
- Owner margin, not a maker limit
- Top trim
- SE 4Motion AWD
Fit: 80% of the rating or less, and payload when listed.
Trailer check
Yes. 2,110 lb under the rating.
- Trailer
- Utility trailer 5x8, open with gate (U-Haul): 2,890 lb loaded.
- Tow rating
- 5,000 lb. 58% used.
- Tongue weight
- 361 lb
- Payload
- 661 lb of 1,080 lb with people and cargo.
Shown: the heaviest trailer type that fits the top trim.
The tow rating as a picture
Checks
Source marks: one source
| Check | Numbers |
|---|---|
| Tow rating Pass | 2,890 lb loaded. Rating 5,000 lb. 58% of the rating. Margin 2,110 lb. |
| 80% of the rating Pass | Up to 4,000 lb. A common owner margin, not a maker limit. |
| Payload Pass | Tongue weight 361 lb + people 300 lb + cargo 0 lb = 661 lb. Payload 1,080 lb. Left 419 lb. |
| Hitch needed Info | Class II, up to 3,500 lb. |
| Frontal area Not known | Maker guides also limit trailer frontal area. Check your towing guide. |
People: 2 at 150 lb each. Trim: SE 4Motion AWD.
Every trim
Yes: 13 trims. 6 trims: no payload listed. Tow rating checked only. No: 8 trims.
| Trim | Tow rating | Share of rating | Payload | Payload left | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SE 4Motion AWD | 5,000 lb | 58% | 1,080 lb | 419 lb | Yes |
| SE w/Tech Pkg FWD | 5,000 lb | 58% | 1,080 lb | 419 lb | Yes |
| 3.6L V6 SE w/Technology FWD | 5,000 lb | 58% | Not listed | Not listed | Tow rating only |
| SE 4Motion w/Tech Pkg AWD | 5,000 lb | 58% | 1,080 lb | 419 lb | Yes |
| 3.6L V6 SE w/Technology 4MOTION | 5,000 lb | 58% | Not listed | Not listed | Tow rating only |
| SEL 4Motion AWD | 5,000 lb | 58% | 1,080 lb | 419 lb | Yes |
| 3.6L V6 SEL 4MOTION | 5,000 lb | 58% | Not listed | Not listed | Tow rating only |
| SEL R-Line 4Motion AWD | 5,000 lb | 58% | 1,080 lb | 419 lb | Yes |
| 3.6L V6 SEL R-Line 4MOTION | 5,000 lb | 58% | Not listed | Not listed | Tow rating only |
| SEL R-Line Black 4Motion AWD | 5,000 lb | 58% | 1,080 lb | 419 lb | Yes |
| 3.6L V6 SEL R-Line Black 4MOTION | 5,000 lb | 58% | Not listed | Not listed | Tow rating only |
| SEL Premium R-Line 4Motion AWD | 5,000 lb | 58% | 1,080 lb | 419 lb | Yes |
| 3.6L V6 SEL Premium R-Line 4MOTION | 5,000 lb | 58% | Not listed | Not listed | Tow rating only |
| Cross Sport SE w/Technology FWD | 5,000 lb | 58% | 1,091 lb | 430 lb | Yes |
| Cross Sport SEL 4MOTION AWD | 5,000 lb | 58% | 1,091 lb | 430 lb | Yes |
| Cross Sport SEL R-Line 4MOTION AWD | 5,000 lb | 58% | 1,091 lb | 430 lb | Yes |
| Cross Sport SE 4MOTION w/Technology AWD | 5,000 lb | 58% | 1,091 lb | 430 lb | Yes |
| Cross Sport SEL R-Line Black 4MOTION AWD | 5,000 lb | 58% | 1,091 lb | 430 lb | Yes |
| Cross Sport SEL Premium R-Line 4MOTION AWD | 5,000 lb | 58% | 1,091 lb | 430 lb | Yes |
| SE FWD | 2,000 lb | 145% | 1,080 lb | 419 lb | No: rating |
| 2.0T SE FWD | 2,000 lb | 145% | Not listed | Not listed | No: rating |
| 2.0T SE 4MOTION | 2,000 lb | 145% | Not listed | Not listed | No: rating |
| 2.0T SE w/Technology FWD | 2,000 lb | 145% | Not listed | Not listed | No: rating |
| 2.0T SE w/Technology 4MOTION | 2,000 lb | 145% | Not listed | Not listed | No: rating |
| 2.0T SEL 4MOTION | 2,000 lb | 145% | Not listed | Not listed | No: rating |
| Cross Sport SE FWD | 2,000 lb | 145% | 1,091 lb | 430 lb | No: rating |
| Cross Sport SE 4MOTION AWD | 2,000 lb | 145% | 1,091 lb | 430 lb | No: rating |
Sources for this check
- U-Haul: trailer specs (2 pages)
- SAE J2807 assumes 150 lb for driver and passenger (Jalopnik, 2014-06-19)
Trailer table checked 2026-10-11.
What this cannot tell you
Typical weights for the class. Check your trailer's sticker.
Ratings need the right hitch and tow package.
- Two or more sources agree
- One source
- Model-level or estimate
- Sources differ