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2027 Volkswagen Atlas towing capacity

Max tow rating

5,000 lb

Cheapest at max
SE w/Tech Pkg FWD
2.0L 4cyl
Base trim
2,000 lb
Hitch class at max
III, up to 8,000 lb

Top 44% of 79 SUVs (2027).

Trailer check

Yes. Under the rating, but over 85% of curb weight.

Tow rating
5,000 lb
80% of the rating
Up to 4,000 lb
Room left
1,000 lb (20% of the rating)
Hitch class needed
III, up to 8,000 lb
Share of curb weight (guideline 85%)
93% of 4,317 lb

80% of the rating: a common owner margin, not a maker limit. 85% of curb weight: a common owner guideline for cars and SUVs. Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 15-20 mpg.

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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: only the lighter end fits. Grey: too heavy.

What it can pull

80% of the rating: a common owner margin, not a maker limit.

Max tow rating
5,000 lb
80% of the rating
4,000 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, $45,610.

Source marks: two or more sources agreeone sourcemodel-level or estimate

2027 Volkswagen Atlas tow rating by trim
TrimEngineDrivetrainTow ratingCurb weightMSRP
SE w/Tech Pkg FWD2.0L 4cylFWD5,000 lb4,317 lb$45,610
SE w/Technology FWD2.0L 4cylFWD5,000 lb4,321 lb$45,610
SE 4MOTION w/Tech Pkg AWD2.0L 4cylAWD5,000 lb4,484 lb$45,610
SE w/Technology 4MOTION2.0L 4cylAWD5,000 lb4,568 lb$47,610
SEL R-Line 4MOTION AWD2.0L 4cylAWD5,000 lb4,636 lb$52,110
SEL Premium R-Line 4MOTION AWD2.0L 4cylAWD5,000 lb4,636 lb$56,610
Cross Sport SE w/Technology FWD2.0L 4cylFWD5,000 lb4,165 lbNot listed
Cross Sport SEL 4MOTION AWD2.0L 4cylAWD5,000 lb4,341 lbNot listed
Cross Sport SE 4MOTION w/Technology AWD2.0L 4cylAWD5,000 lb4,341 lbNot listed
Cross Sport SEL R-Line Black 4MOTION AWD2.0L 4cylAWD5,000 lb4,341 lbNot listed
Cross Sport SEL Premium R-Line 4MOTION AWD2.0L 4cylAWD5,000 lb4,341 lbNot listed
SE FWD2.0L 4cylFWD2,000 lb4,317 lb$41,610
SE 4MOTION AWD2.0L 4cylAWD2,000 lb4,484 lb$43,610
Cross Sport SE FWD2.0L 4cylFWD2,000 lb4,165 lbNot listed
Cross Sport SE 4MOTION AWD2.0L 4cylAWD2,000 lb4,341 lbNot listed

Highest rating by year

Same max rating from 2018 to 2027: 5,000 lb.

01,0002,0003,0004,0005,00020182020202220242027
Highest rated trim in our data, 2018 to 2027. Pounds. Years with ratings for under half the trims are left out.

Rivals: max tow rating

2027 rivals by max tow rating
ModelMax tow ratingCheapest trim at maxMSRP
Jeep Grand Cherokee L6,200 lbSummit 4WD$63,130
Volkswagen Atlas (this car)5,000 lbSE w/Tech Pkg FWD$45,610
Chevrolet Traverse5,000 lbLT FWD$41,100
Subaru Ascent5,000 lbPremium AWD$40,795
Subaru Trailseeker3,500 lbPremium AWD$39,995
BMW X13,000 lbxDrive28i AWD$43,200

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