Can the 2025 Volkswagen Atlas tow my trailer?
5,000 lb trailer
Yes
- 5,000 lb is 100% of the 5,000 lb rating.
- 0 lb to spare.
- Curb weight 4,491 lb. Rated to pull 1.1 times that.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Trim | SE 4MOTION w/Tech Pkg AWD |
| Tow rating | 5,000 lb |
| Curb weight | 4,491 lb |
| Horsepower | 269 hp |
| Torque | 273 lb-ft |
| Drive | AWD |
| MSRP | $42,305 |
| Trailer | 5,000 lb |
| Share of rating | 100% |
| Rating ÷ curb weight | 1.1 |
Max tow rating: higher than 54% of 159 SUVs (2025).
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.
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