Volkswagen tow cars

Hatchback, Volkswagen removable

Performance

• Number of cylinders: 4
• Size of engine in cc: 1968
• Number of gears, gearbox: 7 / DSG
• Fuel: Diesel
• Power: Front wheel drive
• Power (bhp@rpm): 148 @ 3500
• Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 266 @ 1600-2750
• Towing acceleration 0-60mph: 14.9s
• Towing acceleration 40-60mph: 7.8s
• Towing deceleration 60mph-0: 52.2m
• Towing deceleration 60mph-30mph: 12.1m
• Fuel with mpg range solo: 35.7 (WLTP overall mpg)
• CO2 g/km: 60.8

Weights for towing

• Kerbweight (kg): 1459
• Gross vehicle (kg): 1960
• Caravan (kg): 1240
• Noseweight (kg): 80

Pricing

• Price range of vehicle: £23,510 - £40,130
• £ (price as tested) includes £1035 towing gear charges: £31,890
• Total of first three years’ car tax: £490
• Insurance group: 23E
• Towable with B licence: Yes
• ISOFIX Mountings: Two
• NCAP safety rating: Five

Estate, Volkswagen retractable

Performance

• Number of cylinders: 4
• Size of engine in cc: 1968
• Number of gears, gearbox: 7 / DSG
• Fuel: Diesel
• Power: Front wheel drive
• Power (bhp@rpm): 197 @ 3000-4200
• Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 295 @ 1750-3500
• Towing acceleration 0-60mph: 14.05s
• Towing acceleration 40-60mph: 6.85s
• Towing deceleration 60mph-0: 64.2m
• Towing deceleration 60mph-30mph: 14.8m
• Fuel with mpg range solo: 50.5
• CO2 g/km: 146

Weights for towing

• Kerbweight (kg): 1651
• Gross vehicle (kg): 2200
• Caravan (kg): 1403
• Noseweight (kg): 90

Pricing

• Price range of vehicle: £35,545 - £52,585
• £ (price as tested) includes £1332 towing gear charges: £45,362
• Total of first three years’ car tax: £1870
• Insurance group: 27E
• Towable with B licence: B licence possible (max caravan/trailer MTPLM 1200kg) but B+E required for caravan/trailer heavier than this
• ISOFIX Mountings: Two
• NCAP safety rating: Five

SUV, Volkswagen retractable

Performance

• Number of motors: 1
• Total maximum power (kW): 150
• Number of gears, gearbox: 1
• Power: Rear wheel drive
• Power (bhp): 201
• Torque (lb/ft): 229
• Towing acceleration 0-60mph: 11.6s
• Towing acceleration 40-60mph: 6.1s
• Towing deceleration 60mph-0: 59.5m
• Towing deceleration 60mph-30mph: 13.7m
• Mpg range solo (WLTP Range Combined TEL (miles): 322
• CO2 g/km: 0

Weights for towing

• Kerbweight (kg): 2120
• Gross vehicle (kg): 2660
• Caravan (kg): 1000
• Noseweight (kg): 75

Pricing

• Price range of vehicle: £34,650 - £55,540
• £ (price as tested) includes £850 towing gear charges: £46,370
• Total of first three years’ car tax: £0
• Insurance group: 30P
• Towable with B licence: B licence unlikely (max caravan/trailer MTPLM 840kg) but B+E required for caravan/trailer heavier than this
• ISOFIX Mountings: Three
• NCAP safety rating: Five

SUV, Volkswagen retractable

Performance

• Number of cylinders: 4
• Size of engine in cc: 1968
• Number of gears, gearbox: 7 / DSG
• Fuel: Diesel
• Power: All wheel drive
• Power (bhp@rpm): 148 @ 3500
• Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 266 @ 1600-2750
• Towing acceleration 0-60mph: 18.3s
• Towing acceleration 40-60mph: 10.65s
• Towing deceleration 60mph-0: 62.4m
• Towing deceleration 60mph-30mph: 15.05m
• Fuel with mpg range solo: 43.1
• CO2 g/km: 172

Weights for towing

• Kerbweight (kg): 1716
• Gross vehicle (kg): 2300
• Caravan (kg): 1459
• Noseweight (kg): 100

Pricing

• Price range of vehicle: £25,455 - £45,560
• £ (price as tested) includes £805 towing gear charges: £38,440
• Total of first three years’ car tax: £1205
• Insurance group: 22E
• Towable with B licence: B licence possible (max caravan/trailer MTPLM 1200kg) but B+E required for caravan/trailer heavier than this
• ISOFIX Mountings: Two
• NCAP safety rating: Five

Kombi, Volkswagen supplied

Performance

• Number of cylinders: 4
• Size of engine in cc: 1968
• Number of gears, gearbox: Manual
• Fuel: Diesel
• Power: Front wheel drive
• Power (bhp@rpm): 148 @ 3250-3750
• Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 340 @ 1500-3000
• Towing acceleration 0-60mph: 24.1s
• Towing acceleration 40-60mph: 12.5s
• Towing deceleration 60mph-0: 73.3m
• Towing deceleration 60mph-30mph: 16.2m
• Fuel with mpg range solo: TBC
• CO2 g/km: 198

Weights for towing

• Kerbweight (kg): 2116
• Gross vehicle (kg): 3200
• Caravan (kg): 1798
• Noseweight (kg): 120

Pricing

• Price range of vehicle: From £37,890
• £ (price as tested) includes £780 towing gear charges: £42,631
• Total of first three years’ car tax: £780
• Insurance group: 6
• Towable with B licence: B licence possible (max caravan/trailer MTPLM 300kg) but B+E required for caravan/trailer heavier than this
• ISOFIX Mountings: Two
• NCAP safety rating: Gold (commercial vehicle tests)

5 door MPV, Volkswagen detachable towbar

Performance

• Fuel with mpg range solo: Diesel (33.9 - WLTP mpg)
• No of cylinders: 4
• Size of engine in cc: 1968cc
• Number of gears, gearbox: Automatic DSG
• Power: Front wheel drive
• Power (bhp@rpm): 196@3800
• Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 331@1400-2400

Weights for towing

• Kerbweight (kg): 2419
• Gross vehicle (kg): 3080
• Caravan (kg): 2056
• Noseweight (kg): 100

Pricing

• Price range of vehicle: £50,361 - £60,468
• Price as tested includes towing gear charges: £56,337.00 includes £1,680 towing gear charges
• Total of first three years’ car tax: £780
• Insurance group: 31E
• CO2 g /km: 219
• Towable with B licence: B licence unlikely (max caravan/trailer MTPLM 420kg) but B+E required for caravan/trailer heavier than this
• ISOFIX Mountings: 4 points

5 door SUV, Volkswagen-fitted retractable towbar

Performance

• Fuel with mpg range solo: Diesel (32.5 - 33.6 mpg)
• No of cylinders: 6
• Size of engine in cc: 3000cc
• Number of gears, gearbox: Automatic Auto Tiptronic
• Power: All wheel drive
• Power (bhp@rpm): 282@3500-4000
• Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 443@1750-3000

Weights for towing

• Kerbweight (kg): 2070
• Gross vehicle (kg): 2850
• Caravan (kg): 1760
• Noseweight (kg): 140

Pricing

• Price range of vehicle: £46,505 - £63,415
• Price as tested includes towing gear charges: £63,535 includes £1,130 towing gear charges
• Total of first three years’ car tax: £2,800
• Insurance group: 43E
• CO2 g /km: 220
• Towable with B licence: B licence unlikely (max caravan/trailer MTPLM 650kg) but B+E required for caravan/trailer heavier than this
• ISOFIX Mountings: 2 points with the option for a front socket

5-door SUV, Volkswagen retractable towbar

Performance

• Diesel (42.8mpg solo)
• 6 cylinders, 2967cc engine
• 8 gears, automatic
• All-wheel drive
• Power (bhp@rpm): 282@3500-4000
• Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 443@1750-3000
• 40 - 60mph acceleration (towing): 6.3 seconds

Weights for towing

• Kerbweight (kg): 2070
• Gross vehicle (kg): 2850
• Caravan (kg): 1760
• Noseweight (kg): 140

Pricing

• From £49,135 - £59,275
• £60,315 (price as tested) includes £1,120 towing gear charges
• Total of first three years’ car tax: £2,210
• Insurance group: 42E
• CO2 g /km: 173
• Towable with B licence: Unlikely (max caravan/trailer MTPLM 650kg) but B+E required for caravan/trailer heavier than this

Double cab pick-up, Volkswagen fixed towbar

Performance

• Diesel (34.9mpg solo)
• 6 cylinders, 2967cc engine
• 8 gears, automatic
• All-wheel drive
• Power (bhp@rpm): 201@3000-4500
• Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 368@1250-1750
• 40 - 60mph acceleration (towing): 9.0 seconds

Weights for towing

• Kerbweight (kg): 2320
• Gross vehicle (kg): 3290
• Caravan (kg): 1972
• Noseweight (kg): 140

Pricing

• From £25,825 - £39,985
• £34,899 includes £372 towing gear charges
• Total of first three years’ car tax: £780
• Insurance group: 41E
• CO2 g /km: 212
• Towable with B licence: unlikely (max caravan/trailer MTPLM 210kg) but B+E required for caravan/trailer heavier than this

5-door SUV, Volkswagen detachable towbar

Performance

• Petrol (57.6mpg solo)
• 3 cylinders, 999cc engine
• 7 gears, auto
• Front-wheel drive
• Power (bhp@rpm): 113@5000-5500
• Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 148@2000-3500
• 40 - 60mph acceleration (towing): 10.8 seconds

Weights for towing

• Kerbweight (kg): 1270
• Gross vehicle (kg): 1750
• Caravan (kg): 1080
• Noseweight (kg): 55

Pricing

• From £16,995 - £26,740
• £21,835 (price as tested) includes £780 towing gear charges
• Total of first three years’ car tax: £460
• Insurance group: 10E
• CO2 g /km: 111
• Towable with B licence: Yes

5-door hatch, Volkswagen retractable towbar

Performance

• Petrol (57.6mpg solo)
• 3 cylinders, 999cc engine
• 7 gears, automatic
• Front wheel drive
• Power (bhp@rpm): 113@5000-5500
• Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 148@2000-3500
• 40 - 60mph acceleration (towing): 10.1 seconds

Weights for towing

• Kerbweight (kg): 1190
• Gross vehicle (kg): 1660
• Caravan (kg): 1012
• Noseweight (kg): 50

Pricing

• From £15,735 - £23,160
• £21,100 (price as tested) includes £795 towing gear charges
• Total of first three years’ car tax: £440
• Insurance group: 11E
• CO2 g /km: 111
• Towable with B licence: Yes

5-door coupe, Volkswagen retractable towbar

Performance

• Diesel (64.2mpg solo)
• 4 cylinders, 1968cc engine
• 6 gears, manual
• Front-wheel drive
• Power (bhp@rpm): 148@3500-4000
• Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 340@1750-3000
• 40 - 60mph acceleration (towing): 12.5 seconds

Weights for towing

• Kerbweight (kg): 1614
• Gross vehicle (kg): 2140
• Caravan (kg): 1372
• Noseweight (kg): 90

Pricing

• From £35,085 - £42,115
• £37,132 (price as tested) includes £1,217.50 towing gear charges
• Total of first three years’ car tax: £500
• Insurance group: 22E
• CO2 g /km: 115
• Towable with B licence: Marginal within the Club’s 85% guidelines, B+E is just necessary to fully utilise the braked towing limit (by 12kg)

Performance

• Petrol (58.9mpg solo)
• 3 cylinder, 999cc engine
• 7 gear, DSG
• Front-wheel drive
• Power (bhp@rpm): 113@5000-5500   
• Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 148@2000-3500
• 40 - 60mph acceleration (towing): 10.75 seconds

Weights for towing

• Kerbweight (kg): 1190
• Gross vehicle (kg): 1660
• Caravan (kg): 1012
• Noseweight (kg): 50

Pricing

• From £14,235 to £23,020
• £20,699.50 (price as tested) includes £789.50 towing gear charges
• Insurance group: 11E
• CO2 g /km: 109
• Towable with B licence: Yes

Performance

• Diesel (56.5mpg solo)
• 4 cylinder, 1984cc engine
• 6 gear, manual
• All-wheel drive
• Power (bhp@rpm): 148@3500-4500
• Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 251@1750-3000
• 40 - 60mph acceleration (towing): 10.2 seconds

Weights for towing

• Kerbweight (kg): 1505
• Gross vehicle (kg): 2020
• Caravan (kg): 1279
• Noseweight (kg): 80

Pricing

• From £18,955 to £33,850
• CO2 g /km: 132
• £29,980 (price as tested) includes £810.50 towing gear charges
• Towable with B licence: Yes within the Club’s 85% guidelines, B+E is necessary to fully utilise the braked towing limit

Performance

• Diesel (47.9mpg solo)
• 4 cylinder, 1968cc engine
• 7 gear, automatic
• All-wheel drive
• Power (bhp@rpm): 187@3500-4000
• Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 295@1900-3300
• 40 - 60mph acceleration (towing): 10.3 seconds

Weights for towing

• Kerbweight (kg): 1845
• Gross vehicle (kg): 2420
• Caravan (kg): 1568
• Noseweight (kg): 100

Pricing

• From £29,515 to £40,615
• £39,840 (price as tested) includes £730 towing gear charges
• Insurance group: 23E
• CO2 g /km: 153
• Towable with B licence: B licence unlikely (max caravan/trailer MTPLM 1080) but B+E required for caravan/trailer heavier than this

Performance

• Diesel (33.6mpg solo)
• 6 cylinder, 2967cc engine
• 8 gear, automatic
• All-wheel drive
• Power (bhp@rpm): 254@3250-4000
• Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 428@1400-3000
• 40 - 60mph acceleration (towing): 6.8 seconds

Weights for towing

• Kerbweight (kg): 2178
• Gross vehicle (kg): 3290
• Caravan (kg): 1851
• Noseweight (kg): 140

Pricing

• From £30,455 to £42,233
• £43,191 (price as tested) includes £448 towing gear charges
• Insurance group: 42E
• CO2 g /km: 220
• Towable with B licence: B licence unlikely (max caravan/trailer MTPLM 210) but B+E required for caravan/trailer heavier than this

Performance

• Diesel (42.8mpg solo)
• 6 cylinder, 2967cc engine
• 8 gear, automatic
• All-wheel drive
• Power (bhp@rpm): 282@3500-4000
• Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 442@2250-3250
• 40 - 60mph acceleration (towing): 6.65 seconds

Weights for towing

• Kerbweight (kg): 2070
• Gross vehicle (kg): 2850
• Caravan (kg): 1760
• Noseweight (kg): 140

Pricing

• From £51,595 to £58,195
• £62,175 (price as tested) includes £1,120 towing gear charges
• Insurance group: 42E
• CO2 g /km: 173
• Towable with B licence: B licence unlikely (max caravan/trailer MTPLM 650) but B+E required for caravan/trailer heavier than this

Performance

• Diesel (62.8mpg solo)
• 4 cylinder, 1968cc engine
• 6 gear, automatic
• Front-wheel drive
• 5 door hatch
• Power (bhp@rpm):  148@3500-4000
• Torque (lb/ft@rpm):  251@1750-3000
• 30 - 60mph acceleration (towing):  11.6 seconds

Weights for towing

• Kerbweight (kg):  1421
• Gross vehicle (kg):  2260
• Caravan (kg):  1208
• Noseweight (kg):  80

Pricing

• £27,835 (price as tested)
• Insurance group:  20E
• CO2 g /km:  117
• Towable with B licence: Yes

Performance

• Diesel (54.3mpg solo)
• 4 cylinder, 1968cc engine
• 7 gear, automatic
• All-wheel drive
• Power (bhp@rpm):  182@3500-4000
• Torque (lb/ft@rpm):  280@1750-3250
• 30 - 60mph acceleration (towing):  10.1 seconds

Weights for towing

• Kerbweight (kg):  1576
• Gross vehicle (kg):  2260
• Caravan (kg):  1340
• Noseweight (kg):  80

Pricing

• £32,860 (price as tested)
• Insurance group:  23E
• CO2 g /km:  137
• Towable with B licence: Yes but B+E licence required for any caravan/trailer over 1410kg MTPLM

Performance

• Diesel (57.6mpg solo)
• 4 cylinder, 1968cc engine
• 6 gear, automatic
• All-wheel drive
• Power (bhp@rpm):  148@3500-4000
• Torque (lb/ft@rpm):  251@1750-3000
• 30 - 60mph acceleration (towing):  13.6 seconds

Weights for towing

• Kerbweight (kg):  1670
• Gross vehicle (kg):  2260
• Caravan (kg):  1420
• Noseweight (kg):  90

Pricing

• £34,535 (price as tested)
• Insurance group:  19E
• CO2 g /km:  130
• Towable with B licence: Yes but B+E licence required for any caravan/trailer over 1240kg MTPLM

Performance

• Diesel (38.2mpg solo)
• 4 cylinder, 1984cc engine
• 7 gear, automatic
• All-wheel drive
• Power (bhp@rpm):  178@3940-6000
• Torque (lb/ft@rpm):  236@1500-3940
• 30 - 60mph acceleration (towing):  14.7 seconds

Weights for towing

• Kerbweight (kg):  1862
• Gross vehicle (kg):  2260
• Caravan (kg):  1583
• Noseweight (kg):  100

Pricing

• £34,555 (price as tested)
• Insurance group:  21E
• CO2 g /km:  170
• Towable with B licence: Yes but B+E licence required for any caravan/trailer over 1240kg MTPLM

Performance

• Diesel (36.2mpg solo)
• 6 cylinder, 2967cc engine
• 8 gear, automatic
• All-wheel drive
• Power (bhp@rpm):  221@3000-4500
• Torque (lb/ft@rpm):  406@1400-2750
• 30 - 60mph acceleration (towing):  9.2 seconds

Weights for towing

• Kerbweight (kg):  2178
• Gross vehicle (kg):  2260
• Caravan (kg):  1851
• Noseweight (kg):  140

Pricing

• £39,607 (price as tested)
• Insurance group:  42E
• CO2 g /km:  204
• Towable with B licence: B+E licence required for any trailer over 210kg

Performance

• Engine: D/4/1968
• 6 gear MAN
• All-wheel drive
• Power (bhp@rpm): 152@3500-4000
• Torque (lb ft@rpm): 251@1750-3000
• 40 - 60mph acceleration (towing):10.45 seconds 

Weights for towing

• Kerbweight (kg): 1670
• Gross vehicle (kg): 2260
• Caravan weight (kg): 1420
• Noseweight (kg): 90

Pricing

• Price: £33,605
• Insurance group: 19E
• CO2 g /km: 30
• Towable with B licence: Yes but B+E licence required for any caravan/trailer over 1450kg MTPLM

Performance

• Engine: D/4/1968
• 6 Gear MAN
• All-wheel drive
• Power (bhp@rpm): 152@3500-4000
• Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 251@1750-3000
• 40 - 60mph acceleration (towing): 10.25 seconds

Weights for towing

• Kerbweight (kg): 1555
• Gross vehicle (kg): 
• Caravan weight (kg): 1322
• Noseweight (kg): 80

Pricing

• From £30,400
• Insurance group: 17E
• CO2 g /km: 125
• Towable with B licence: Yes but B+E licence required for any caravan/trailer over 1450kg MTPLM

Performance

• Engine: Diesel / No. of cylinders:  D/4/1968
• Automatic
• Power (bhp@rpm): 148@3500-4000
• Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 251@1750-3000
• 40 - 60mph acceleration (towing): 8.3 seconds

Weights for towing

• Kerbweight (kg): 1448
• Gross vehicle (kg): 1960
• Caravan weight (kg): 1231
• Noseweight (kg): 75

Pricing

• On the Road Price: £23,390
• Total Test price: £24,740
• Extras fitted:  VW Factory fit towbar including 13 pin electric socket (£645); Rear view camera (£165)
• Price range: Volkswagen Jetta S 1.4-litre TSI BMT (£18,270) to Volkswagen Jetta GT 2.0-litre TDI BMT DSG (£24,170)
• Insurance group: 22E
• CO2 g /km: 120
• Towable with B licence: Yes

Performance

• Engine: Diesel / No. of cylinders:  D/4/1968
• 6 Gear AUT
• Front-wheel drive
• Power (bhp@rpm): 188@3500-4000
• Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 295@1750-3000
• 40 - 60mph acceleration (towing): 8 seconds

Weights for towing

• Kerbweight (kg): 1581
• Gross vehicle (kg): 2170
• Caravan weight (kg): 1344
• Noseweight (kg): 90

Pricing

• Price: £30,420
• Extras Fitted: Retractable towbar and electrics (13 pin socket) (£875); Trailer Assist (£465)
• Price range: Volkswagen Passat Estate 1.6 TDI S 5d (£23,870) to Volkswagen Passat Estate 2.0 BiTDI SCR R Line 4MOTION 5d DSG (£37,170)
• Insurance group: 22E
• CO2 g /km: 120
• Towable with B licence: Yes, if caravan/trailer tent weight is reduced.

Performance

• Engine: Diesel / No. of cylinders: D/6/2967
• 8 gears/AUT
• All-wheel drive
• Power (bhp@rpm): 258@3800-4000
• Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 428@1750-2500
• 40 - 60mph acceleration (towing): 7 seconds

Weights for towing

• Kerbweight (kg):  2185
• Gross vehicle (kg): 2880
• Caravan weight (kg): 1857
• Noseweight (kg): 100

Pricing

• On the Road Price: £48,405
• Total Test price: £49,175
• Extras fitted: Retractable towbar including 13 pin electric socket (£770)
• Price range: Volkswagen Touareg  3.0 V6 TDI BlueMotion Tech (262bhp) Response 5d Tip Auto (£35,805) to Volkswagen Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI BlueMotion Tech (262bhp) R Line 5d Tip Auto (£48,405
• Insurance group: 43E
• CO2 g /km: 174
• Towable with B licence: No

Performance

• Engine: Diesel / No. of cylinders: D/4/1968
• 6 Gear AUT
• Front-wheel drive
• Power (bhp@rpm): 148@3500-4000
• Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 236@1750-3000
• 40 - 60mph acceleration (towing): 9.3 seconds

Weights for towing

• Kerbweight (kg): 1492
• Gross vehicle (kg): 1990
• Caravan weight (kg): 1268
• Noseweight (kg): 80

Pricing

• Price: £27,505
• Insurance group: 17E
• CO2 g /km: 122
• Towable with B licence: Yes

Performance

• Engine: Diesel/No. of cylinders 4/cc. 1968
• 6 Gear AUT
• Front-wheel drive
• Power (bhp@rpm): 138@3800
• Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 236@1750-2500
• 40 - 60mph acceleration (towing): 9.3 seconds

Weights for towing

• Kerbweight (kg): 1441
• Caravan weight (kg): 1225
• Noseweight (kg): 75

Pricing

• Price: £24,185
• Insurance group: 17E
• CO2 g /km: 138
• Towable with B licence: Yes