What is Difference Between Draw Tite Hitches 24979 and 24949
Updated 08/15/2025 | Published 07/17/2025
Question:
Hi Etrailer team, I am inquiring about the drawtite 24979 and 24949. I am seeing some contradicting information about the compatibility of these two hitches. Do you guys have any sort of part drawings that can be used to compare the dimensions of these two hitches? they look extremely similar and I would assume since they are both for Volkswagen Golfs its possible they are the same hitch marketed to two different generations of vehicle.
asked by: Marshall P
Expert Reply:
Hey Marshall, both hitches fit similar Volkswagen Golf vehicles but the difference is the versions of the Golf they fit. The part # 24949 fits:
2017 - 2019 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack
2017 - 2019 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen
2015 - 2016 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen Turbo Diesel models
2015 - 2016 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen Turbo Gasoline models
Whereas the # 24979 fits:
2018 - 2020 Volkswagen e-Golf
2018 - 2021 Volkswagen Golf GTI models
2022 - 2025 Volkswagen Golf GTI
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Jameson C.
8/15/2025
Hey Marshall, did the information about the different Golf models help you figure out which hitch you need? If you still have questions or need more details, I'm here to help!