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2021 Volkswagen ID.4 towing capacity

Max tow rating

2,200lb

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Trailer check

Yes. 1,700 lb is within 80% of the rating.

Tow rating
2,200 lb
80% rule
Up to 1,760 lb
Margin
500 lb (23%)
Hitch class needed
I, up to 2,000 lb
Share of curb weight
37% of 4,559 lb

Within the 85% curb weight guideline.

05,00010,00015,000Teardrop camperUtility trailerPop-up camperBoat on a trailerSmall travel trailerMid-size travel trailerCar on a car haulerLarge travel trailerFifth wheel80%: 1,760 lbRating: 2,200 lb
Pounds. Blue: fits under 1,760 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
2,200 lb
80% of the rating
1,760 lb
Hitch class at max
II, up to 3,500 lb
What it can pull at 1,760 lb
TrailerLoaded weightFits
Teardrop camper1,000 to 2,500 lbSome, up to 1,760 lb
Utility trailer1,000 to 3,000 lbSome, up to 1,760 lb
Pop-up camper1,500 to 3,000 lbSome, up to 1,760 lb
Boat on a trailer2,000 to 6,000 lbNo
Small travel trailer3,000 to 5,000 lbNo
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 2,200 lb: Pro RWD, $39,995.

2021 Volkswagen ID.4 tow rating by trim
TrimEngineDrivetrainTow ratingCurb weightMSRP
Pro RWDelectricRWD2,200 lb4,559 lb$39,995
1st Edition RWDelectricRWD2,200 lb4,665 lb$43,995
Pro S RWDelectricRWD2,200 lb4,665 lb$44,495

No rating listed: 2 trims.

Max rating by year

05001,0001,5002,0002,5003,000202120222023202420252026
Highest rating each year, 2021 to 2026. Pounds.
  • Changed in 2023: 2,200 lb to 2,700 lb.

Rivals: max tow rating

2021 rivals by max tow rating
ModelMax tow ratingCheapest trim at maxMSRP
Jaguar E PACE3,968 lbP250 AWD$40,995
Tesla Model Y3,500 lbStandard Range RWD$39,990
Toyota RAV4 Prime3,500 lbRAV4 Adventure AWDN/A
Volvo XC603,500 lbT5 FWD Momentum$41,700
Volkswagen ID.4 (this car)2,200 lbPro RWD$39,995
Acura RDX1,500 lbFWD$38,400
Buick Enclave1,500 lbPreferred FWD$40,300

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