What is Towing Capacity of 2013 Volkswagen Passat TDI

Updated 05/14/2024 | Published 04/16/2024

Question:

Hi Jefrrey. I have a 2013 Passat TDI diesel. What size trailer is ok to tow? Open carrier is fine. It’s mostly surfboards. Heaviest will be some of my vinyl and a bamboo bed frame. I dumped my ex so that’s at least have the tow capacity freed up. Thank you for any information

asked by: Anthony

Expert Reply:

Hey Anthony, looks like your 13' Passat is rated for towing up to a 1,000 lb trailer. Sounds like what you mentioned would fall under that number. Anything lighter than 1,000 lbs would be fine regardless of size. This would work great with the hitch part # 24880 and wiring # C56374. Congrats on the ex dumping too. Sounds like she wasn't "towing her own weight"...[rimshot]

expert reply by: Jameson C

Anthony

5/14/2024

Thank you very much for the reply. One more question. Would I be able to use a 2” ball with that receiver? Thank you again for the info. And ya man. You’re spot on. She only added more weight and too wild to get any kind of harness on to help pull hahaha

Jameson C.

5/14/2024

@Anthony Haha! I think I know the type...but yes you can definitely use a 2 inch ball with that hitch. You'd want the drawbar part # 3590 with the 2 inch ball # 19258 and you'd be set.

Anthony

5/14/2024

Awesome thank you.

Jameson C.

5/14/2024

You're welcome

Anthony

5/14/2024

And would this hitch work? Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class 1 - 1-1/4" Item # C11234 Also is there a reason I shouldn’t use the one with the 2” receiver size? Thanks again

Jameson C.

5/14/2024

@Anthony Yes that Curt hitch also does fit your vehicle. There isn't a 2 inch hitch available for your vehicle though as that's only available on heavier duty vehicles like trucks and SUVs.