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2026 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
44% of 4,799 lb

Within the 85% curb weight guideline.

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, $48,995.

2026 Volkswagen ID.4 tow rating by trim
TrimEngineDrivetrainTow ratingCurb weightMSRP
Pro AWDelectricAWD2,700 lb4,799 lb$48,995
Pro S AWDelectricAWD2,700 lb4,879 lb$54,095
Pro S Plus AWDelectricAWD2,700 lb4,839 lb$57,655

No rating listed: 2 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

2026 rivals by max tow rating
ModelMax tow ratingCheapest trim at maxMSRP
Honda Passport5,000 lbRTL AWD$44,950
BMW X23,968 lbxDrive28i AWD$44,700
Cadillac XT53,500 lbPremium Luxury FWD$53,500
Toyota bZ Woodland3,500 lbAWD$45,300
Volkswagen ID.4 (this car)2,700 lbPro AWD$48,995
Lexus NX2,000 lbNX 350h FWD$45,175
Acura RDX1,500 lbSH-AWD$45,100

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