VW Polo VI 1.0 TSI OPF Highline DSG (7-Gang) - Towing vehicle

You want to use the VW Polo also as a towing vehicle for trailers? 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.

The maximum towing capacity of this motor vehicles is given as 1000 kg and is thus quite sufficient for the "normal consumer". You can pull a small caravan with it, and also sometimes the moving trailer.
For the VW Polo gthe torque indicates how well it can handle heavy loads - the rule here is: a lot helps a lot.. With 175 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 ordered in addition.

Evaluation - is the VW Polo suitable as a towing vehicle?: The vehicle can tow a maximum of 1000 kg and has a maximum torque of 175 Nm. You can manage quite well in everyday life, but you should only pull heavy equipment over short distances because the torque alone is a bit tight and you run the risk of slowing down traffic considerably.