Towing with a TDI Golf?

[ZEG01F]

G'day All!

My name is Dave Power - i'm new here to the forum.

I've got a 2006 MKV 2.0 TDI Golf and would like to find out the maximum towing capacity for the car?

Ideally i'd like to tow a boat - but I know this may be stretching the car's friendship given it's a hatchback and suspension issues, etc.

I have no doubt that the 320nm of torque would provide plenty of pull for the towing side - but i'm asking around on opinions based on experience in the towing area and of course if anyone here is in a similar position?

Your assistance is much appreciated - and i look forward to chatting more on this forum!

Dave

[rayray086]

Welcome to the forums Dave Glad to have you here.

In regards to your question, I'm with you in that the TDI should be competent for towing. I made a few searches and found that the maximum towing capacity for your car should be somewhere in your manual, though I'm sure someone on here who also has a TDI can help you out

Enjoy your stay mate.

[phaeton]

Welcome to VWwA Dave

[Transporter]

G'day All!

My name is Dave Power - i'm new here to the forum.

I've got a 2006 MKV 2.0 TDI Golf and would like to find out the maximum towing capacity for the car?

Ideally i'd like to tow a boat - but I know this may be stretching the car's friendship given it's a hatchback and suspension issues, etc.

I have no doubt that the 320nm of torque would provide plenty of pull for the towing side - but i'm asking around on opinions based on experience in the towing area and of course if anyone here is in a similar position?

Your assistance is much appreciated - and i look forward to chatting more on this forum!

Dave

I think that ideal towing vehicle should be little bit heavier that Golf is.

[gibbo58]

Open the drivers door and check out the sticker on the door striker post(just below). It will tell you what you want to know. Breaked and un breaked trailer. I saw it on mine today! Cheers, Gibbo

[Ben_GTI]

Just remember that the back wheels of a hatchback carry bugger all weight anyway because its FWD so towing a boat shouldn't be a problem.

A mazda 3MPS tows a 1.5T boat no problems what so ever, the XR6 Falcon we had before struggled in comparison.