Pick a year below to open the full Volkswagen Vanagon 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.

Volkswagen Vanagon max tow rating, last 3 model years

Year-over-year max tow rating for the Volkswagen Vanagon, 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 Volkswagen Vanagon years (1989–1993)

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

Year Trims on file Max tow (lb)
1993 Volkswagen Vanagon 1 2,000
1992 Volkswagen Vanagon 1 2,000
1991 Volkswagen Vanagon 1 2,000

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