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2024 Volkswagen ID.4 towing capacity

Max tow rating

2,700lb

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Trailer check

Yes. 2,100 lb is within 80% of the rating.

Tow rating
2,700 lb
80% rule
Up to 2,160 lb
Margin
600 lb (22%)
Hitch class needed
II, up to 3,500 lb
Share of curb weight
Curb weight not listed
05,00010,00015,000Teardrop camperUtility trailerPop-up camperBoat on a trailerSmall travel trailerMid-size travel trailerCar on a car haulerLarge travel trailerFifth wheel80%: 2,160 lbRating: 2,700 lb
Pounds. Blue: fits under 2,160 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
2,700 lb
80% of the rating
2,160 lb
Hitch class at max
II, up to 3,500 lb
What it can pull at 2,160 lb
TrailerLoaded weightFits
Teardrop camper1,000 to 2,500 lbSome, up to 2,160 lb
Utility trailer1,000 to 3,000 lbSome, up to 2,160 lb
Pop-up camper1,500 to 3,000 lbSome, up to 2,160 lb
Boat on a trailer2,000 to 6,000 lbSome, up to 2,160 lb
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 2,700 lb: Pro AWD, $48,755.

2024 Volkswagen ID.4 tow rating by trim
TrimEngineDrivetrainTow ratingMSRP
Pro AWDElectricAWD2,700 lb$48,755
Pro S AWDElectricAWD2,700 lb$53,875
Pro S Plus AWDElectricAWD2,700 lb$57,055

No rating listed: 5 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

2024 rivals by max tow rating
ModelMax tow ratingCheapest trim at maxMSRP
Dodge Durango8,700 lbSRT 392 AWD$74,995
Jeep Grand Cherokee L6,200 lbLaredo 2WD$40,035
Ford Bronco4,500 lbRaptor 4 Door Advanced 4x4$90,035
Volkswagen ID.4 (this car)2,700 lbPro AWD$48,755
Lexus NX2,000 lb250 FWD$39,455
Nissan Ariya1,500 lbEngage e-4ORCE AWD$43,590

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