2023 Audi e-tron S towing capacity
Max tow rating
3,300lb
- Premium Plus AWD, electric.
- Base trim: 3,300 lb.
- Rank 104 of 151 SUVs (2023).
Trailer check
Yes. 2,600 lb is within 80% of the rating.
- Tow rating
- 3,300 lb
- 80% rule
- Up to 2,640 lb
- Margin
- 700 lb (21%)
- Hitch class needed
- II, up to 3,500 lb
- Share of curb weight
- 43% of 6,030 lb
Within the 85% curb weight guideline.
What it can pull
Rule: keep the trailer at 80% of the rating or less.
- Max tow rating
- 3,300 lb
- 80% of the rating
- 2,640 lb
- Hitch class at max
- II, up to 3,500 lb
| Trailer | Loaded weight | Fits |
|---|---|---|
| Teardrop camper | 1,000 to 2,500 lb | Yes |
| Utility trailer | 1,000 to 3,000 lb | Some, up to 2,640 lb |
| Pop-up camper | 1,500 to 3,000 lb | Some, up to 2,640 lb |
| Boat on a trailer | 2,000 to 6,000 lb | Some, up to 2,640 lb |
| 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 3,300 lb: Premium Plus AWD, $88,200.
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Tow rating | Curb weight | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premium Plus AWD | electric | AWD | 3,300 lb | 6,030 lb | $88,200 |
| Prestige AWD | electric | AWD | 3,300 lb | 6,030 lb | $88,200 to $95,300 |
| Sportback Prestige AWD | electric | AWD | 3,300 lb | 6,030 lb | $90,800 to $97,900 |
Max rating by year
- Changed in 2023: 4,000 lb to 3,300 lb.
Rivals: max tow rating
| Model | Max tow rating | Cheapest trim at max | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jeep Grand Wagoneer | 9,800 lb | Obsidian 4WD | $101,490 |
| Lexus LX | 8,000 lb | 600 AWD | $90,815 |
| Audi SQ7 | 7,700 lb | Premium Plus AWD | $90,200 |
| Porsche Cayenne Coupe | 7,700 lb | Platinum Edition Coupe AWD | $84,800 |
| Maserati Levante | 5,952 lb | GT AWD | $87,600 |
| BMW iX | 3,500 lb | xDrive50 AWD | $84,100 |
| Audi e-tron S (this car) | 3,300 lb | Premium Plus AWD | $88,200 |
Lists by trailer weight
Other models rated for these weights.
- What can tow 1,500 lb? 173 models (2026)
- What can tow 2,000 lb? 155 models (2026)
What this cannot tell you
Ratings need the right hitch and tow package.
Passengers and cargo count against the payload.
- 2 or more sources
- 1 source
- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree