Volkswagen Polo Owners Manual: Maximum permitted trailer weights

Volkswagen Polo Owners Manual / Transporting items / Towing a trailer / 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 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
44 kW	CGPB	800 kg	1,000 kg	530 kg
51 kW	CGPA	800 kg	1,000 kg	530 kg
51 kW BlueMotion technology	CGPA	800 kg	1,000 kg	530 kg
63 kW	CGGB	1,000 kg	1,200 kg	MG5: 530 kg
63 kW	CGGB	1,000 kg	1,200 kg	DSG^®7: 550 kg
66 kW	CBZC	1,000 kg	1,200 kg	MG5: 550 kg
66 kW				DSG^®7: 560 kg
66 kW BlueMotion technology				550 kg
77 kW	CBZB	1,200 kg	1,200 kg	MG6: 540 kg
77 kW				DSG^®7: 560 kg
77 kW BlueMotion technology				MG6: 550 kg
77 kW BlueMotion technology				DSG^®7: 560 kg
103 kW	CPTA	1,200 kg	1,200 kg	600 kg
132 kW	CAVE	1,200 kg	1,200 kg	630 kg
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Petrol engines in the Cross Polo

Engine power	EC	With brakes, gradients up to 12%	With brakes, gradients up to 8%	Without brakes
51 kW	CGPA	800 kg	1,000 kg	560 kg
63 kW	CGGB	1,000 kg	1,200 kg	MG5: 560 kg
63 kW	CGGB	1,000 kg	1,200 kg	DSG^®7: 580 kg
66 kW	CBZC	1,000 kg	1,200 kg	MG5: 570 kg
66 kW	CBZC	1,000 kg	1,200 kg	DSG^®7: 590 kg
77 kW	CBZB	1,200 kg	1,200 kg	MG6: 570 kg
77 kW	CBZB	1,200 kg	1,200 kg	DSG^®7: 580 kg

Diesel engines

Engine power	EC	With brakes, gradients up to 12%	With brakes, gradients up to 8%	Without brakes
55 kW without DPF	CFWA	1,000 kg	1,200 kg	560 kg
55 kW BlueMotion with DPF	CFWA	800 kg	1,000 kg	570 kg
66 kW with DPF	CAYB	1,200 kg	1,200 kg	MG5: 570 kg
66 kW with DPF				DSG^®7: 580 kg
66 kW BlueMotion Technology with DPF				580 kg
77 kW with DPF	CAYC	1,200 kg	1,200 kg	580 kg

Diesel engines in the Cross Polo

Engine power	EC	With brakes, gradients up to 12%	With brakes, gradients up to 8%	Without brakes
55 kW without DPF	CFWA	1,000 kg	1,200 kg	600 kg
66 kW with DPF	CAYB	1,200 kg	1,200 kg	MG5: 610 kg
66 kW with DPF	CAYB	1,200 kg	1,200 kg	DSG^®7: 620 kg
77 kW with DPF	CAYC	1,200 kg	1,200 kg	610 kg

Autogas engine

Engine power	EC	With brakes, gradients up to 12%	With brakes, gradients up to 8%	Without brakes
60 kW	CNKA	1,000 kg	1,200 kg	560 kg

WARNING

Accidents and severe injuries can occur if the maximum permitted trailer weight is exceeded.

Never exceed the permitted trailer weight.

NOTICE

Considerable vehicle damage can occur if the maximum permitted trailer weight is exceeded.

Never exceed the permitted trailer weight.

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