VW Passat B8 Variant 2.0 TDI SCR Elegance 4MOTION DSG - Towing vehicle

You want to use the VW Passat also as a towing vehicle for trailers? In order to answer this topic many different aspects, such as whether a trailer hitch (AHK) is available at all, the torque, and the maximum towing capacity.

With a maximum towing capacity of 2200 kg, this automobile does not have to hide. So you can also pull a horse trailer or a medium-sized caravan.
The torque is at the VW Passat decisive for acceleration even under load - the more torque the better!

. Torque is available at 400 Nm, which is already a decent value and guarantees that you won't have any problems getting off the mark as a rule. If the car is particularly heavy, all-wheel drive becomes more important. It is installed in this car.

The basic prerequisite - a trailer hitch - is given, because a corresponding device is already included in this deal.

Evaluation - is the VW Passat suitable as a towing vehicle?: The automotive can pull trailers with up to 2200 kg own weight . It can thereby be set to a maximum torque of 400 Nm access. The VW Passat is therefore very suitable for just about all typical towing loads in the private sector. Horse trailers with one horse (or two if necessary) are no problem. Please note that you may need a driver's license B96 or even BE / class 3 here.