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Can the 2023 Volkswagen Arteon tow my trailer?

5,000 lb trailer

No

  • 5,000 lb is 3,000 lb over the 2,000 lb rating.
  • No 2023 Arteon trim is rated for that.
  • Curb weight 3,677 lb. Rated to pull 0.5 times that.

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Quick weights

2023 Arteon tow ratings

500500500500500500500500500500rating 2,000 lb1 sourcetrailer 5,000 lbArteon · 3,677 lbeach crate = 500 lb×0.5Rating 2,000 lb ÷ curb weight 3,677 lb
One slot per crate of the rating. Red crates are over it. Drag the ring to change the weight.
2023 Volkswagen Arteon SE R-Line FWD: numbers drawn
MeasureValue
TrimSE R-Line FWD
Tow rating2,000 lb
Curb weight3,677 lb
Horsepower300 hp
Torque295 lb-ft
DriveFWD
MSRP$43,010
Trailer5,000 lb
Share of rating250%
Rating ÷ curb weight0.5

Max tow rating: higher than 64% of 15 sedans (2023).

What this cannot tell you

A rating needs the right hitch, tow package and axle.

People, cargo and tongue weight use payload. Check the door label.

How values are checked