2025 Audi Q6 e-tron Sportback towing capacity
Max tow rating
4,400lb
- Premium, electric, AWD.
- Base trim: 4,400 lb.
- Rank 82 of 159 SUVs (2025).
Trailer check
Yes. 3,500 lb is within 80% of the rating.
- Tow rating
- 4,400 lb
- 80% rule
- Up to 3,520 lb
- Margin
- 900 lb (20%)
- Hitch class needed
- II, up to 3,500 lb
- Share of curb weight
- 66% of 5,324 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
- 4,400 lb
- 80% of the rating
- 3,520 lb
- Hitch class at max
- III, up to 8,000 lb
| Trailer | Loaded weight | Fits |
|---|---|---|
| Teardrop camper | 1,000 to 2,500 lb | Yes |
| Utility trailer | 1,000 to 3,000 lb | Yes |
| Pop-up camper | 1,500 to 3,000 lb | Yes |
| Boat on a trailer | 2,000 to 6,000 lb | Some, up to 3,520 lb |
| Small travel trailer | 3,000 to 5,000 lb | Some, up to 3,520 lb |
| 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 4,400 lb: Premium, $69,600.
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Tow rating | Curb weight | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premium | electric | AWD | 4,400 lb | 5,324 lb | $69,600 |
| Prestige | electric | AWD | 4,400 lb | 5,324 lb | $69,600 |
| Premium Plus | electric | AWD | 4,400 lb | 5,324 lb | $69,600 |
| Q6 Sportback e-tron Premium AWD | electric | AWD | 4,000 lb | 5,297 lb | N/A |
| Q6 Sportback e-tron Prestige AWD | electric | AWD | 4,000 lb | 5,297 lb | N/A |
| Q6 Sportback e-tron Premium Plus AWD | electric | AWD | 4,000 lb | 5,297 lb | N/A |
No rating listed: 3 trims.
Max rating by year
Only 2025 has a rating: 4,400 lb.
Rivals: max tow rating
| Model | Max tow rating | Cheapest trim at max | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|
| GMC Yukon | 8,400 lb | Elevation RWD | $67,200 |
| GMC Yukon XL | 8,200 lb | Elevation RWD | $70,200 |
| BMW X5 | 7,200 lb | sDrive40i RWD | $66,300 |
| Audi Q6 e-tron Sportback (this car) | 4,400 lb | Premium | $69,600 |
| Audi SQ6 e-tron | 4,000 lb | Premium AWD | $72,900 |
| Polestar 3 | 3,500 lb | Long Range Single Motor RWD | $67,500 |
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 can tow 3,500 lb? 135 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