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Audi A6 Typ 4G: Towing Guide

  Note

  • This is a "guide" for Audi models and their towing weights.
  • The proper towing weight of the respective vehicle must always adhere to the corresponding vehicle document (certificate of conformity).
  • For the towing weights of individual models and special models that are not listed here, refer to the corresponding vehicle document.

General Information for Retrofitting Trailer Hitch

  • When retrofitting a trailer hitch, pay attention to the technical requirements, the manufacturer guidelines and legislative regulations.
  • Only use a trailer hitch that was tested and is permitted for the respective vehicle.
  • Make sure there is sufficient distance to the bumper cover when there are items attached to the trailer hitch, such as a bicycle rack.

  Note

When retrofitting a trailer hitch, it is recommended to use only Audi original accessory parts. Refer to the Parts Catalog.

Model Overview - Towing Guide

  Note

There are no towing weights available for the RS 5, RS 4, TT and R8 models.

Audi A3 Towing Weight, Type 8V

1.4L TFSI Gasoline Engines, 110 kW

1.4L TFSI Gasoline Engines, 110 kW

1)  Sedan

2)  3-door vehicles

3)  5-door vehicles

4)  Convertible

Gasoline Engines, 206 / 221 kW, quattro

There are no towing weights available for this engine.

2.0L TDI Engine, 110 kW, FWD

2.0L TDI Engine, 110 kW, FWD

1)  3-door vehicles

2)  5-door vehicles

3)  Sedan

4)  Convertible

2.0L TDI Engine, 110 kW, quattro

2.0L TDI Engine, 110 kW, quattro

1)  3-door vehicles

2)  5-door vehicles

Audi A6 Towing Weight, Type 4G

Gasoline Engines

Sedan, Avant and Sportback (Audi A7), through MY 2015

Gasoline Engines

1)  quattro

2)  Only Avant

Diesel Engines

Sedan, Avant and Sportback (Audi A7), through MY 2015

Sedan, Avant and Sportback (Audi A7), through MY 2015

1)  quattro

Hybrid

Hybrid

Audi Q3 Towing Weight, Type 8U

Gasoline Engines

Through MY 2015

Through MY 2015

Diesel Engines

Through MY 2015

Through MY 2015

1)  quattro

Audi Q7 Towing Weight, Type 4M

Gasoline Engines

3.0L Gasoline Engines, 245 kW

3.0L Gasoline Engines, 245 kW

Diesel Engines

3.0L Diesel Engines, 183 kW

3.0L Diesel Engines, 183 kW

3.0L Diesel Engines, 200 kW

3.0L Diesel Engines, 200 kW

Revision History

DRUCK NUMBER: A005A006721

DRUCK NUMBER: A005A006721

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