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2022 Audi e-tron S 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
53% of 6,074 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%: 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: Premium Plus AWD, $84,800.

2022 Audi e-tron S tow rating by trim
TrimEngineDrivetrainTow ratingCurb weightMSRP
Premium Plus AWDelectricAWD4,000 lb6,074 lb$84,800
Prestige AWDelectricAWD4,000 lb6,074 lb$84,800 to $89,800
Sportback Prestige AWDelectricAWD4,000 lb6,085 lb$87,400 to $92,400

Max rating by year

01,0002,0003,0004,00020222023
Highest rating each year, 2022 to 2023. Pounds.
  • Changed in 2023: 4,000 lb to 3,300 lb.

Rivals: max tow rating

2022 rivals by max tow rating
ModelMax tow ratingCheapest trim at maxMSRP
Jeep Grand Wagoneer10,000 lbObsidian 4WD$103,490
Lexus LX8,000 lb600 AWD$86,900
Cadillac Escalade ESV7,900 lbPrem Lux Platinum 4WD$110,095
Audi SQ77,700 lbPremium Plus AWD$88,500
Porsche Cayenne Coupe7,700 lbPlatinum Edition Coupe AWD$83,300
Audi e-tron S (this car)4,000 lbPremium Plus AWD$84,800
BMW iX3,500 lbxDrive50 AWD$83,200

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