VW Polo VI 1.0 MPI Comfortline - Towing vehicle

Is a VW Polo VI 1.0 MPI Comfortline a good towing vehicle?

VW Polo VI  1.0 MPI Comfortline

Can the VW Polo also be used as a towing vehicle? In order to answer this question many different aspects, such as whether a trailer hitch (AHK) is available at all, the torque, and the maximum towing capacity.

If you look at the maximum towing capacity of this cars of 800 kg, it quickly becomes clear - you can't tow much more than a small trailer or an ultra-light caravan with it.
For the VW Polo gthe torque indicates how well it can handle heavy loads - the rule here is: a lot helps a lot.. With 93 Nm, it does not have much torque. If you charge a lot, you have to be patient during acceleration.

However, this advertisement does not yet include trailer hitch and must be additionally ordered.

Evaluation - is the VW Polo suitable as a towing vehicle?: The automotive only has a maximum towing capacity of 800 kg and has a torque of only 93 Nm. To the hardware store and back is no problem, but you should not try to cross the Alps with a caravan.

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