Volkswagen Golf Owners Manual: Maximum permitted trailer weights
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
All data in the official vehicle documents take precedence over these data. All data in this manual apply to the basic German model. The vehicle data sticker in the service schedule and the official vehicle documents show which engine is installed in your vehicle.
The values quoted here may differ if additional equipment is fitted, for different models or for special vehicles.
Petrol engines
| Engine power | EC | With brakes, gradients up to 12% | With brakes, gradients up to 8% | Without brakes, 2-door vehicles | Without brakes, 4-door vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 63 kW BlueMotion technology | CJZB | 1,100 kg | 1,300 kg | 600 kg | 610 kg |
| 77 kW BlueMotion technology | CJZA | 1,300 kg | – kga) |
MG: 600 kg DSG®: 610 kg |
MG: 610 kg DSG®: 620 kg |
| 90 kW BlueMotion technology | CMBA | 1,400 kg | – kga) |
MG: 610 kg DSG®: 620 kg |
MG: 610 kg DSG®: 620 kg |
| 103 kW BlueMotion Technology, without active cylinder management |
CHPA | 1,500 kg | 1,700 kg |
MG: 630 kg DSG®: 640 kg |
MG: 640 kg DSG®: 650 kg |
| 103 kW BlueMotion Technology, with active cylinder management |
CPTA | 1,500 kg | 1,700 kg |
MG: 630 kg DSG®: 640 kg |
MG: 640 kg DSG®: 650 kg |
Diesel engines
| Engine power | EC | With brakes, gradients up to 12% | With brakes, gradients up to 8% | Without brakes, 2-door vehicles | Without brakes, 4-door vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 77 kW BlueMotion with DPF with front-wheel drive |
CLHA | 1,500 kg | 1,800 kg |
MG: 640 kg DSG®: 650 kg |
MG: 660 kg DSG®: 660 kg |
| 77 kW BlueMotion with DPF with front-wheel drive |
CLHA | 1,700 kg | 1,800 kg | 700 kg | 710 kg |
| 110 kW BlueMotion Technology with DPF with front-wheel drive |
CRBC | 1,600 kg | 1,800 kg |
MG: 670 kg DSG®: 680 kg |
MG: 670 kg DSG®: 680 kg |
| 110 kW BlueMotion with DPF with front-wheel drive |
CRBC | 1,700 kg | 1,800 kg | SG: 720 kg | SG: 730 kg |
E85 MultiFuel engine
| Engine power | EC | With brakes, gradients up to 12% | With brakes, gradients up to 8% | Without brakes, 2-door vehicles | Without brakes, 4-door vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90 kW BlueMotion technology | CPVA | 1,400 kg | – kgb) | SG: 610 kg | SG: 620 kg |
WARNING
- Never exceed the permitted trailer weight.
NOTICE
- Never exceed the permitted trailer weight.
a) Figures were not available at time of publication.
b) Figures were not available at time of publication.
Retrofitting a towing bracket
Fig. 108 Dimensions and attachment points
for retrofitting a towing bracket
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Maximum permitted gross combination weight
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