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2021 Audi A6 Allroad towing capacity

Max tow rating

4,000lb

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Trailer check

Yes. 3,200 lb is within 80% of the rating.

Tow rating
4,000 lb
80% rule
Up to 3,200 lb
Margin
800 lb (20%)
Hitch class needed
II, up to 3,500 lb
Share of curb weight
71% of 4,486 lb

Within the 85% curb weight guideline.

Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 13-18 mpg.

05,00010,00015,000Teardrop camperUtility trailerPop-up camperBoat on a trailerSmall travel trailerMid-size travel trailerCar on a car haulerLarge travel trailerFifth wheel80%: 3,200 lbRating: 4,000 lb
Pounds. Blue: fits under 3,200 lb, 80% of the rating. Orange: lighter ones fit. Grey: too heavy.

What it can pull

Rule: keep the trailer at 80% of the rating or less.

Max tow rating
4,000 lb
80% of the rating
3,200 lb
Hitch class at max
III, up to 8,000 lb
What it can pull at 3,200 lb
TrailerLoaded weightFits
Teardrop camper1,000 to 2,500 lbYes
Utility trailer1,000 to 3,000 lbYes
Pop-up camper1,500 to 3,000 lbYes
Boat on a trailer2,000 to 6,000 lbSome, up to 3,200 lb
Small travel trailer3,000 to 5,000 lbSome, up to 3,200 lb
Mid-size travel trailer5,000 to 7,500 lbNo
Car on a car hauler5,500 to 7,500 lbNo
Large travel trailer7,500 to 10,000 lbNo
Fifth wheel10,000 to 16,000 lbNo

Trailer weights are typical loaded weights.

Tow rating by trim

Cheapest at 4,000 lb: 55 TFSI Premium Plus AWD, $65,900.

2021 Audi A6 Allroad tow rating by trim
TrimEngineDrivetrainTow ratingCurb weightMSRP
55 TFSI Premium Plus AWD3.0L 6cylAWD4,000 lb4,486 lb$65,900
55 TFSI Prestige AWD3.0L 6cylAWD4,000 lb4,486 lb$65,900 to $71,400
A6 45 TFSI Premium AWD2.0L 4cylAWD4,000 lb4,101 lb to 4,495 lbN/A
A6 55 TFSI Prestige AWD3.0L 6cylAWD4,000 lb4,101 lb to 4,495 lbN/A
A6 45 TFSI Premium Plus AWD2.0L 4cylAWD4,000 lb4,101 lb to 4,495 lbN/A
A6 Sport 45 TFSI Premium AWD2.0L 4cylAWD4,000 lb4,101 lb to 4,495 lbN/A
A6 Sport 45 TFSI Premium Plus AWD2.0L 4cylAWD4,000 lb4,101 lb to 4,495 lbN/A

Max rating by year

01,0002,0003,0004,0002020202120222023202420252026
Highest rating each year, 2020 to 2026. Pounds.

Same max rating from 2020 to 2026: 4,000 lb.

Lists by trailer weight

Other models rated for these weights.

What this cannot tell you

Ratings need the right hitch and tow package.

Passengers and cargo count against the payload.

How values are checked