Volkswagen tow cars

Volkswagen (VW) have the largest total of wins since the Towcar of the Year competition started 40 years ago, with a whopping total of 39 awards! Six of those awards have been for the overall win - the Santana (1980), Golf (2001 and 2010), Jetta Sport 2.0 TDI DSG (2012 and 2013) Volkswagen Passat Estate Alltrack 2.0TDI 4MOTION 150PS (2017).

Through the 1990s and 2000s, Volkswagen have scooped up many class wins for variants of the Golf, Polo, Jetta, Passat, Touareg, Tiguan, CC GT and Arteon. The top performances continued through 2018, 2019, 2021 and 2023 with Volkswagen taking class and category wins.

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SUV, Oris detachable

Performance

Number of motors: 1
Total maximum power (kW): 150
Power: Rear wheel drive
Power (bhp): 201
Torque (lb/ft: 230
Towing acceleration 0-60mph: 12.7s
Towing acceleration 40-60mph: 6.6s
Towing deceleration 60mph-0: 48.5m
Towing deceleration 60mph-30mph: 11.5m
CO2 g/km: 0

Weights for towing

Kerbweight (kg): 2502
Gross vehicle (kg): 3000
Caravan (kg): 1000
Noseweight (kg): 100

Pricing

Price range of vehicle: £58,915 - £63,715
£ (price as tested) includes £980 towing gear charges: £64,885
Total of first three years’ car tax: £0
Insurance group: 33E
ISOFIX Mountings: Two
NCAP safety rating: Five

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SUV, Oris detachable

Performance

Number of motors: 1
Total maximum power (kW): 150
Power: Rear wheel drive
Power (bhp): 201
Torque (lb/ft: 230
Towing acceleration 0-60mph: 11.8s
Towing acceleration 40-60mph: 6.1s
Towing deceleration 60mph-0: 43m
Towing deceleration 60mph-30mph: 9.6m
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: £38,845 - £52,895
£ (price as tested): £51,880
Total of first three years’ car tax: £0
Insurance group: 30E
ISOFIX Mountings: Three
NCAP safety rating: Five

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SUV, Volkswagen retractable

Performance

Number of motors: 2
Total maximum power (kW): 299
Power: All wheel drive
Power (bhp): 295
Torque (lb/ft): 339
Towing acceleration 0-60mph: 9.4s
Towing acceleration 40-60mph: 4.5s
Towing deceleration 60mph-0: 40.9m
Towing deceleration 60mph-30mph: 10.4m
CO2 g/km: 0

Weights for towing

Kerbweight (kg): 2243
Gross vehicle (kg): 2750
Caravan (kg): 1200
Noseweight (kg): 75

Pricing

Price range of vehicle: £50,710 - £56,575
£ (price as tested) includes £890 towing gear equipment: £57,435
Total of first three years’ car tax: £0
Insurance group: 41
ISOFIX Mountings: Three
NCAP safety rating: Five

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SUV, Volkswagen retractable

Performance

Number of cylinders: 4
Size of engine in cc: 1498
Number of gears, gearbox: 7 / DSG
Fuel: Petrol
Power: Front wheel drive
Power (bhp@rpm): 148 @ 5000-6000
Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 184 @ 1500 - 3500
Towing acceleration 0-60mph: 14.6s
Towing acceleration 40-60mph: 7.7s
Towing deceleration 60mph-0: 44.3m
Towing deceleration 60mph-30mph: 10.2m
CO2 g/km: 138

Weights for towing

Kerbweight (kg): 1358
Gross vehicle (kg): 1850
Caravan (kg): 1154
Noseweight (kg): 80

Pricing

Price range of vehicle: £27,045 - £43,685
£ (price as tested) includes £745 towing gear equipment: £36,715
Total of first three years’ car tax: £540
Insurance group: 23E
ISOFIX Mountings: Two
NCAP safety rating: Five

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SUV, Volkswagen retractable

Performance

Number of cylinders: 4
Size of engine in cc: 1984
Number of gears, gearbox: 7 / DSG
Fuel: Petrol
Power: Front wheel drive
Power (bhp@rpm): 187 @ 4200-6000
Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 295 @ 1500-4100
Towing acceleration 0-60mph: 13.9s
Towing acceleration 40-60mph: 7.5s
Towing deceleration 60mph-0: 48.9m
Towing deceleration 60mph-30mph: 11m
CO2 g/km: 165

Weights for towing

Kerbweight (kg): 1619
Gross vehicle (kg): 2160
Caravan (kg): 1376
Noseweight (kg): 90

Pricing

Price range of vehicle: £42,360 - £58,530
£ (price as tested) includes £965 towing gear charges: £46,210
Total of first three years’ car tax: £1,785
Insurance group: 27E
ISOFIX Mountings: Two
NCAP safety rating: Five

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Pick up, Volkswagen fixed

Performance

Number of cylinders: 6
Size of engine in cc: 2996
Number of gears, gearbox: 10 / Auto
Fuel: Diesel
Power: All wheel drive
Towing acceleration 0-60mph: 15.7
Towing acceleration 40-60mph: 8.2
Towing deceleration 60mph-0: 53.2m
Towing deceleration 60mph-30mph: 13.8m
CO2 g/km: 264

Weights for towing

Kerbweight (kg): 2348
Gross vehicle (kg): 3190
Caravan (kg): 1996
Noseweight (kg): 225

Pricing

Price range of vehicle: £40,791 - £57,591
£ (price as tested): £55,206
Total of first three years’ car tax: £960
Insurance group: 50E
ISOFIX Mountings: Two
NCAP safety rating: Five

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MPV, Volkswagen retractable

Performance

Number of cylinders: 6
Size of engine in cc: 1968
Number of gears, gearbox: 7 / DSG
Fuel: Petrol
Power: All wheel drive
Power (bhp@rpm): 201 @ 5000–6500
Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 236 @ 1600–4300
Towing acceleration 0-60mph: 16.1
Towing acceleration 40-60mph: 8.7
Towing deceleration 60mph-0: 47.5m
Towing deceleration 60mph-30mph: 11.7m

Weights for towing

Kerbweight (kg): 2146
Gross vehicle (kg): 2850
Caravan (kg): 1824
Noseweight (kg): 80

Pricing

Price range of vehicle: £45,207 - £63,365
£ (price as tested): £63,365
Total of first three years’ car tax: £2,705
ISOFIX Mountings: Five
NCAP safety rating: Five

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SUV, Volkswagen (ACPS) retractable

Performance

Number of motors: 1
Total maximum power (kW): 150
Power: Rear wheel drive
Power (bhp): 198
Torque (lb/ft): 229
Towing acceleration 0-60mph: 11.9s
Towing acceleration 40-60mph: 6.4s
Towing deceleration 60mph-0: 48.85m
Towing deceleration 60mph-30mph: 13.1m
CO2 g/km: 0

Weights for towing

Kerbweight (kg): 2117
Gross vehicle (kg): 2650
Caravan (kg): 1000
Noseweight (kg): 75

Pricing

Price range of vehicle: £49,735 - £58,260
£ (price as tested) includes £890 towing gear charges: £52,100
Total of first three years’ car tax: £0
Insurance group: 32
ISOFIX Mountings: Three
NCAP safety rating: Five

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Estate, Volkswagen (ACPS) detachable

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): 197 @ 3500-4000
Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 295 @ 1750-3500
Towing acceleration 0-60mph: 13.1s
Towing acceleration 40-60mph: 6.9s
Towing deceleration 60mph-0: 54.1m
Towing deceleration 60mph-30mph: 13.6m
CO2 g/km: 146

Weights for towing

Kerbweight (kg): 1599
Gross vehicle (kg): 2120
Caravan (kg): 1359
Noseweight (kg): 80

Pricing

Price range of vehicle: £26,690 - £44,535
£ (price as tested) includes £840 towing gear charges: £39,425
Total of first three years’ car tax: £915
Insurance group: 26E
ISOFIX Mountings: Two
NCAP safety rating: Five

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MPV, Volkswagen retractable

Performance

Number of cylinders: 4
Size of engine in cc: 1984
Number of gears, gearbox: 7 / Auto
Fuel: Petrol
Power: Front wheel drive
Power (bhp@rpm):201 @ 5000-6500
Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 236 @ 1600-4300
Towing acceleration 0-60mph: 15.8s
Towing acceleration 40-60mph: 8.9s
Towing deceleration 60mph-0: 50.35m
Towing deceleration 60mph-30mph: 11.95m
CO2 g/km: 80

Weights for towing

Kerbweight (kg): 2123
Gross vehicle (kg): 2850
Caravan (kg): 1805
Noseweight (kg): 80

Pricing

Price range of vehicle: £43,720 - £55,510
£ (price as tested) includes £900 towing gear charges: £59,153
Total of first three years’ car tax: £2,460 (CV rates may differ)
Insurance group: 33
ISOFIX Mountings: Four
NCAP safety rating: Five

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SUV, Volkswagen (ACPS) detachable

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 @ 3000-4200
Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 265 @ 1600-2750
Towing acceleration 0-60mph: 16.35s
Towing acceleration 40-60mph: 9.1s
Towing deceleration 60mph-0: 50.9m
Towing deceleration 60mph-30mph: 12.4m
CO2 g/km: 128

Weights for towing

Kerbweight (kg): 1455
Gross vehicle (kg): 1960
Caravan (kg): 1237
Noseweight (kg): 80

Pricing

Price range of vehicle: £24,810 - £41,750
£ (price as tested) includes £780 towing gear charges: £35,325
Total of first three years’ car tax: £560
Insurance group: 23E
ISOFIX Mountings: Three
NCAP safety rating: Five

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7-seater SUV, Volkswagen retractable

Performance

Number of cylinders: 4
Size of engine in cc: 1968
Number of gears, gearbox: 6 / Manual
Fuel: Diesel
Power: Front wheel drive
Power (bhp@rpm): 148
Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 251 @ 1600-3000
Towing acceleration 0-60mph: 21s
Towing acceleration 40-60mph: 11.8s
Towing deceleration 60mph-0: 48.35m
Towing deceleration 60mph-30mph: 11.5m
CO2 g/km: 140

Weights for towing

Kerbweight (kg): 1725
Gross vehicle (kg): 2440
Caravan (kg): 1465
Noseweight (kg): 100

Pricing

Price range of vehicle: £25,830 - £46,220
£ (price as tested) includes £860 towing gear charges: £37,740
Total of first three years’ car tax: £915
Insurance group: 20E
ISOFIX Mountings: Two
NCAP safety rating: Five

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MPV, Volkswagen retractable

Performance

Number of cylinders: 4
Size of engine in cc: 1984
Number of gears, gearbox: 7 / Auto
Fuel: Petrol
Power: Front wheel drive
Power (bhp@rpm):201 @ 5000-6500
Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 236 @ 1600-4300
Towing acceleration 0-60mph: 15.8s
Towing acceleration 40-60mph: 8.9s
Towing deceleration 60mph-0: 50.35m
Towing deceleration 60mph-30mph: 11.95m
CO2 g/km: 80

Weights for towing

Kerbweight (kg): 2123
Gross vehicle (kg): 2850
Caravan (kg): 1805
Noseweight (kg): 80

Pricing

Price range of vehicle: £43,720 - £55,510
£ (price as tested) includes £900 towing gear charges: £59,153
Total of first three years’ car tax: £2,460 (CV rates may differ)
Insurance group: 33
ISOFIX Mountings: Four
NCAP safety rating: Five

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SUV, Volkswagen (ACPS) retractable

Performance

Number of motors: 1
Total maximum power (kW): 150
Power: Rear wheel drive
Power (bhp): 198
Torque (lb/ft): 229
Towing acceleration 0-60mph: 11.9s
Towing acceleration 40-60mph: 6.4s
Towing deceleration 60mph-0: 48.85m
Towing deceleration 60mph-30mph: 13.1m
CO2 g/km: 0

Weights for towing

Kerbweight (kg): 2117
Gross vehicle (kg): 2650
Caravan (kg): 1000
Noseweight (kg): 75

Pricing

Price range of vehicle: £49,735 - £58,260
£ (price as tested) includes £890 towing gear charges: £52,100
Total of first three years’ car tax: £0
Insurance group: 32
ISOFIX Mountings: Three
NCAP safety rating: Five

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7-seater SUV, Volkswagen retractable

Performance

Number of cylinders: 4
Size of engine in cc: 1968
Number of gears, gearbox: 6 / Manual
Fuel: Diesel
Power: Front wheel drive
Power (bhp@rpm): 148
Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 251 @ 1600-3000
Towing acceleration 0-60mph: 21s
Towing acceleration 40-60mph: 11.8s
Towing deceleration 60mph-0: 48.35m
Towing deceleration 60mph-30mph: 11.5m
CO2 g/km: 140

Weights for towing

Kerbweight (kg): 1725
Gross vehicle (kg): 2440
Caravan (kg): 1465
Noseweight (kg): 100

Pricing

Price range of vehicle: £25,830 - £46,220
£ (price as tested) includes £860 towing gear charges: £37,740
Total of first three years’ car tax: £915
Insurance group: 20E
ISOFIX Mountings: Two
NCAP safety rating: Five

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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)

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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

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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

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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

Gallery

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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

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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

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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

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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)

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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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

Volkswagen tow cars

Volkswagen tow cars

2024 entrants

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles ID Buzz Style SWB 204PS 77kWh Pro Electric 1 Speed Automatic

Class winner:Caravan weight under 1100kg

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Volkswagen ID.4 Style Edition 77kWh Pro Performance 204PS

Class entrant: Caravan weight under 1100kg

Judges' comments:

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Volkswagen ID.5 GTX Style 77kWh GTX 4MOTION 299PS

Class entrant: Caravan weight 1100kg - 1300kg

Judges' comments:

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Volkswagen T-Roc R-Line 1.5 TSI 150PS DSG

Class entrant: Caravan weight 1100kg - 1300kg

Judges' comments:

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Volkswagen Arteon Shooting Brake R-Line 2.0 TSI 190PS 7spd DSG

Class entrant: Caravan weight 1300kg - 1500kg

Judges' comments:

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Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Amarok Aventura 3.0 TDI 4MOTION 240 PS 10sp Automatic

Class entrant: Caravan weight over 1700kg

Judges' comments:

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Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Multivan Style Long 2.0 TSI 204PS 7spd DSG

Class winner:Large Family Towcar

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2023 winners and entrants

Volkswagen ID.5 Style 77kWh Pro Performance 204PS

Class winner:Caravan Weight Under 1200kg

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Volkswagen Golf Estate Alltrack 2.0-litre TDI 4MOTION 200PS 7spd DSG

Class winner:Caravan Weight 1300kg - 1400kg

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Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Multivan Style 2.0-litre TSI 204PS 7spd DSG

Class winner:Large Family Towcar

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Volkswagen T-Roc Style 2.0-litre TDI 150PS 7spd DSG

Class entrant: Caravan Weight 1200kg - 1300kg

Judges' comments:

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Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace Life 2.0-litre TDI 150PS 6spd manual

Class entrant: Caravan Weight 1400kg - 1500kg

Judges' comments:

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Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Multivan Style 2.0-litre TSI 204PS 7spd DSG

Class entrant:Caravan Weight Over 1700kg

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Volkswagen ID.5 Style 77kWh Pro Performance 204PS

Class entrant:Electric Vehicles

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Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace Life 2.0-litre TDI 150PS 6spd manual

Class entrant: Large Family Towcars

Judges' comments:

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2022 winners and entrants

Volkswagen Golf R-Line 2.0 TDI 150PS DSG

Class winner: Caravan Weight 1200kg - 1300kg

Judges' comments:

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Volkswagen Arteon Shooting Brake R-Line 2.0 TDI 200PS DSG

Class winner: Caravan Weight 1400kg - 1500kg

Judges' comments:

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Volkswagen ID.4 Family 77kWh Pro Performance 204PS

Class entrant:Caravan Weight under 1100kg

Judges' comments:

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Volkswagen Tiguan Elegance 2.0 TDI 4MOTION 150PS DSG

Class entrant: Caravan Weight 1400kg - 1500kg

Judges' comments:

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Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Transporter Kombi 150PS

Class entrant: Caravan Weight Over 1700kg

Judges' comments:

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Previous years' winners and entrants

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Caravelle 6.1 SE Long Wheelbase 2.0 TDI 199PS 7spd DSG

Class winner:
Caravan weight under 1100kg

Class entrant:
Caravan weight under 1100kg

Class entrant:
Caravan weight 1100kg - 1300kg

Class entrant:
Caravan weight 1100kg - 1300kg

Class entrant:
Caravan weight 1300kg - 1500kg

Class entrant:
Caravan weight over 1700kg

Class winner:
Large Family Towcar

Class winner:
Caravan Weight Under 1200kg

Class winner:
Caravan Weight 1300kg - 1400kg

Class winner:
Large Family Towcar

Class entrant:
Caravan Weight 1200kg - 1300kg

Class entrant:
Caravan Weight 1400kg - 1500kg

Class entrant:
Caravan Weight Over 1700kg

Class entrant:
Electric Vehicles

Class entrant:
Large Family Towcars

Class winner:
Caravan Weight 1200kg - 1300kg

Class winner:
Caravan Weight 1400kg - 1500kg

Class entrant:
Caravan Weight under 1100kg

Class entrant:
Caravan Weight 1400kg - 1500kg

Class entrant:
Caravan Weight Over 1700kg

Class winner:
Best Large Family Towcar

Class entrant:
Caravan Weight over 1700kg

Class winner:
Caravan Weight over 1700kg

Class winner:
Best Pick-up

Class entrant:
Caravan Weight under 1150kg

Class entrant:
Caravan Weight under 1150kg

Class entrant:
Caravan Weight under 1300kg - 1400kg

Class winner:
Caravan Weight under 1100kg

Class entrant:
Caravan Weight 1100kg - 1350kg

Class entrant:
Caravan Weight 1500kg - 1700kg

Class winner:
Pick-up

Class winner:
Caravan Weight over 1700kg

Class entrant:
£26,000 - £30,000

Class winner:
£30,000 - £33,000

Class entrant:
£33,000 - £38,000
All-wheel drive under 1800kg

Class entrant:
£33,000 - £38,000
All-wheel drive under 1800kg

Class winner:
Pick-up
£38,000 - £50,000

Overall winner:
Towcar of the Year 2017
(£32,000 - £35,000 and all-wheel drive under 1800kg)

Class winner:
£29,000 - £32,000

Class winner:
£22,000 - £26,000

Class winner:
£30,000 - £40,000

Class winner:
£40,000 - £50,000

Class winner:
£25,000 - £30,000