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2024 Volkswagen Atlas towing capacity

Max tow rating

5,000lb

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Trailer check

Yes. 4,000 lb is within 80% of the rating.

Tow rating
5,000 lb
80% rule
Up to 4,000 lb
Margin
1,000 lb (20%)
Hitch class needed
III, up to 8,000 lb
Share of curb weight
92% of 4,343 lb

Over the 85% curb weight guideline.

Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 14-18 mpg.

05,00010,00015,000Teardrop camperUtility trailerPop-up camperBoat on a trailerSmall travel trailerMid-size travel trailerCar on a car haulerLarge travel trailerFifth wheel80%: 4,000 lbRating: 5,000 lb
Pounds. Blue: fits under 4,000 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
5,000 lb
80% of the rating
4,000 lb
Hitch class at max
III, up to 8,000 lb
What it can pull at 4,000 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 4,000 lb
Small travel trailer3,000 to 5,000 lbSome, up to 4,000 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 5,000 lb: SE w/Tech Pkg FWD, $42,100.

2024 Volkswagen Atlas tow rating by trim
TrimEngineDrivetrainTow ratingPayloadGVWRCurb weightMSRP
SE w/Tech Pkg FWD2.0L 4cylFWD5,000 lb1,091 lb5,930 lb4,343 lb$42,100
SE FWD with Technology2.0LFWD5,000 lbN/AN/A4,343 lb$42,100
SE 4MOTION w/Tech Pkg AWD2.0L 4cylAWD5,000 lb1,135 lb5,930 lb4,517 lb$44,000
SE 4Motion with Technology2.0LAWD5,000 lbN/AN/A4,517 lb$44,000
Peak Edition SE 4MOTION w/Tech Pkg AWD2.0L 4cylAWD5,000 lb1,135 lb5,930 lb4,517 lb$46,990
Peak Edition SE 4Motion with Technology2.0LAWD5,000 lbN/AN/A4,561 lb$46,990
SEL 4MOTION AWD2.0L 4cylAWD5,000 lb1,091 lb5,930 lb4,663 lb$48,880
Peak Edition SEL 4MOTION AWD2.0L 4cylAWD5,000 lb1,091 lb5,930 lb4,594 lb$50,870
SEL Premium R-Line 4MOTION AWD2.0L 4cylAWD5,000 lb1,091 lb5,930 lb4,663 lb$52,890
Cross Sport SE w/Technology FWD2.0L 4cylFWD5,000 lb1,091 lb5,776 lb4,359 lbN/A
Cross Sport SEL 4MOTION AWD2.0L 4cylAWD5,000 lb1,091 lb5,776 lb4,359 lbN/A
Cross Sport SEL R-Line 4MOTION AWD2.0L 4cylAWD5,000 lb1,091 lb5,776 lb4,359 lbN/A
Cross Sport SE 4MOTION w/Technology AWD2.0L 4cylAWD5,000 lb1,091 lb5,776 lb4,359 lbN/A
Cross Sport SEL Premium R-Line 4MOTION AWD2.0L 4cylAWD5,000 lb1,091 lb5,776 lb4,359 lbN/A
SE FWD2.0L 4cylFWD2,000 lb1,091 lb5,930 lb4,343 lb$37,995
SE 4MOTION AWD2.0L 4cylAWD2,000 lb1,135 lb5,930 lb4,517 lb$39,895
Cross Sport SE FWD2.0L 4cylFWD2,000 lb1,091 lb5,776 lb4,359 lbN/A
Cross Sport SE 4MOTION AWD2.0L 4cylAWD2,000 lb1,091 lb5,776 lb4,359 lbN/A

Max rating by year

01,0002,0003,0004,0005,00020182020202220242026
Highest rating each year, 2018 to 2026. Pounds.

Same max rating from 2018 to 2026: 5,000 lb.

Rivals: max tow rating

2024 rivals by max tow rating
ModelMax tow ratingCheapest trim at maxMSRP
Jeep Grand Cherokee6,200 lbLaredo 2WD$38,035
Volkswagen Atlas (this car)5,000 lbSE w/Tech Pkg FWD$42,100
Mazda CX-905,000 lb3.3 Turbo Preferred Plus AWD$42,900
Cadillac XT43,500 lbLuxury FWD$37,895
Ford Edge3,500 lbST AWD$47,205
Audi Q31,500 lb40 TFSI Premium AWD$37,400
Nissan Murano1,500 lbFWD SV$38,740

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