2022 Volkswagen Passat towing capacity
Max tow rating
1,000lb
- SE FWD, 2.0L 4cyl.
- Base trim: 1,000 lb.
- Rank 11 of 17 sedans (2022).
Trailer check
Yes. 800 lb is within 80% of the rating.
- Tow rating
- 1,000 lb
- 80% rule
- Up to 800 lb
- Margin
- 200 lb (20%)
- Hitch class needed
- I, up to 2,000 lb
- Share of curb weight
- 24% of 3,369 lb
Within the 85% curb weight guideline.
Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 17-22 mpg.
What it can pull
Rule: keep the trailer at 80% of the rating or less.
- Max tow rating
- 1,000 lb
- 80% of the rating
- 800 lb
- Hitch class at max
- I, up to 2,000 lb
| Trailer | Loaded weight | Fits |
|---|---|---|
| Teardrop camper | 1,000 to 2,500 lb | No |
| Utility trailer | 1,000 to 3,000 lb | No |
| Pop-up camper | 1,500 to 3,000 lb | No |
| Boat on a trailer | 2,000 to 6,000 lb | No |
| Small travel trailer | 3,000 to 5,000 lb | No |
| Mid-size travel trailer | 5,000 to 7,500 lb | No |
| Car on a car hauler | 5,500 to 7,500 lb | No |
| Large travel trailer | 7,500 to 10,000 lb | No |
| Fifth wheel | 10,000 to 16,000 lb | No |
Trailer weights are typical loaded weights.
Tow rating by trim
Cheapest at 1,000 lb: SE FWD, $27,575.
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Tow rating | Curb weight | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SE FWD | 2.0L 4cyl | FWD | 1,000 lb | 3,369 lb | $27,575 |
| R-Line FWD | 2.0L 4cyl | FWD | 1,000 lb | 3,369 lb | $29,575 |
| Limited Edition FWD | 2.0L 4cyl | FWD | 1,000 lb | 3,369 lb | $30,575 |
Max rating by year
Same max rating from 2014 to 2022: 1,000 lb.
Rivals: max tow rating
| Model | Max tow rating | Cheapest trim at max | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen Passat (this car) | 1,000 lb | SE FWD | $27,575 |
| Honda Accord | 1,000 lb | LX FWD | $26,520 |
What this cannot tell you
Ratings need the right hitch and tow package.
Passengers and cargo count against the payload.
- 2 or more sources
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree