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2021 Porsche Macan towing capacity

Max tow rating

4,409lb

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Trailer check

Yes. 3,500 lb is within 80% of the rating.

Tow rating
4,409 lb
80% rule
Up to 3,527 lb
Margin
909 lb (21%)
Hitch class needed
II, up to 3,500 lb
Share of curb weight
85% of 4,099 lb

Over the 85% curb weight guideline.

Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 13-17 mpg.

05,00010,00015,000Teardrop camperUtility trailerPop-up camperBoat on a trailerSmall travel trailerMid-size travel trailerCar on a car haulerLarge travel trailerFifth wheel80%: 3,527 lbRating: 4,409 lb
Pounds. Blue: fits under 3,527 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
4,409 lb
80% of the rating
3,527 lb
Hitch class at max
III, up to 8,000 lb
What it can pull at 3,527 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 3,527 lb
Small travel trailer3,000 to 5,000 lbSome, up to 3,527 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 4,409 lb: AWD, $52,100.

2021 Porsche Macan tow rating by trim
TrimEngineDrivetrainTow ratingPayloadGVWRCurb weightMSRP
AWD2.0L 4cylAWD4,409 lbN/AN/A4,099 lb$52,100
S AWD3.0L 6cylAWD4,409 lb1,510 lb5,803 lb4,293 lb$60,200
GTS AWD2.9L 6cylAWD4,409 lbN/AN/A4,370 lb$72,100
Turbo AWD2.9L 6cylAWD4,409 lbN/AN/A4,098 lb to 5,687 lb$84,600

Max rating by year

01,0002,0003,0004,0005,0006,0002015201720192021202320252026
Highest rating each year, 2015 to 2026. Pounds.
  • Changed in 2016: 5,291 lb to 4,409 lb.
  • Changed in 2020: 4,409 lb to 4,430 lb.
  • Changed in 2021: 4,430 lb to 4,409 lb.
  • Changed in 2026: 4,409 lb to 5,512 lb.

Rivals: max tow rating

2021 rivals by max tow rating
ModelMax tow ratingCheapest trim at maxMSRP
GMC Yukon8,400 lbSLE RWD$51,000
Chevrolet Suburban8,300 lbCommercial 2WD$51,000
Lexus GX6,500 lb460 AWD$53,450
Jeep Wrangler 4xe5,000 lbWrangler 4 Door Rubicon 4WDN/A
Porsche Macan (this car)4,409 lbAWD$52,100
Audi SQ54,400 lbPremium AWD$52,900
BMW X44,400 lbxDrive30i AWD$51,600

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What this cannot tell you

Ratings need the right hitch and tow package.

Passengers and cargo count against the payload.

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