The table below lists every trim of the 2015 Volkswagen Touareg with the engine, drivetrain, axle ratio, horsepower, torque, GVWR, curb weight, and payload that go with that trim's headline tow rating. Manufacturers often publish more than one tow figure per truck — a conventional bumper-hitch rating, a weight-distributing rating, and a gooseneck or fifth-wheel rating — so the highest number here is the maximum across all hitch classes the source carries for the trim.

Per-trim breakdown

Configuration Engine HP Torque Axle Tow (lb) GVWR Curb Payload
V6 Sport SUV 4D V6, 3.6 Liter 280 265 7,716 4,712
V6 Lux Sport Utility 4D V6, 3.6 Liter 280 265 7,716 4,712
TDI Sport SUV 4D V6, Turbo Diesel, 3.0 Liter 240 406 7,716 4,910
V6 Executive Sport Utility 4D V6, 3.6 Liter 280 265 7,716 4,712
TDI Lux Sport Utility 4D V6, Turbo Diesel, 3.0 Liter 240 406 7,716 4,910
TDI Executive Sport Utility 4D V6, Turbo Diesel, 3.0 Liter 240 406 7,716 4,910
V6 Hybrid Sport Utility 4D V6, Hybrid Sprchrg, 3.0L 380 325 7,716 5,135

How to interpret the headline tow figure

Tow ratings at this level are normally achievable with a conventional Class II or Class III receiver hitch. Always verify your vehicle has the manufacturer's tow package installed if you intend to tow at the upper end of the rating, and inspect the door-jamb sticker for the actual maximum permitted on your specific configuration.

How this year compares to 2014

The 2014 Volkswagen Touareg carried a maximum tow rating of 7,716 lb. The 2015 model carries the same headline figure — manufacturers usually leave the rating alone year-over-year unless there's a powertrain or hitch change. See the 2014 Volkswagen Touareg page for the full per-trim breakdown of the prior year.

Other 2015 Volkswagen models

The rest of Volkswagen's 2015 lineup, ranked by maximum tow rating. Click through for the per-trim breakdown of any of these.

Model Max tow (lb)
2015 Volkswagen Tiguan 2,200

All figures sourced from manufacturer documentation. See our methodology for how the dataset is compiled. Always confirm against your vehicle's door-jamb sticker before towing.