Audi A4 towing capacity by year

The Audi A4 has tow data across 16 model years, from 1999 through 2020. The most recent 2020 Audi A4 carries a maximum tow rating of 4,400 lb. The highest tow rating recorded for the nameplate was the 2005 model year at 4,600 lb. The nameplate has been in continuous production long enough to span the pre-SAE J2807 and post-J2807 eras of towing capacity testing.

Pick a year below to open the full Audi A4 page for that model year. Each year page shows the maximum tow capacity, every trim the dataset covers separately, the engine and drivetrain combination, GVWR, curb weight, payload, and axle ratio.

Audi A4 max tow rating, last 4 model years

Year-over-year max tow rating for the Audi A4, with the most recent year highlighted. Use the trend to spot generation changes, powertrain refreshes, and SAE J2807 re-tests that revised the published figure.

Recent Audi A4 years (2016–2020)

Click any year for the full per-trim breakdown — engine, drivetrain, horsepower, torque, axle ratio, GVWR, curb weight, and payload.

Older Audi A4 years (1999–2015)

Earlier model years for the Audi A4, going back to 1999. Pre-2015 ratings predate SAE J2807, so figures from those years may be measured under different assumptions than current ratings.

All figures sourced from manufacturer documentation. See our methodology for how the dataset is compiled.