Tow Capacities

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Audi A4 towing capacity

Cross-year towing decision tools for the Audi A4. Use this page to find which years and configurations fit your trailer job; open a year page for an exact configuration Tow Check.

Years covered25 (1999–2023)
Configurations142
Highest rating in our dataset4,600 lbs
Highest payload in our dataset1,378 lbs

Figures reflect ratings currently represented in our dataset. Coverage can be partial for some years — confirm the door-jamb sticker and owner’s manual for any specific vehicle.

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Find a Audi A4 that can tow your trailer

Matches must clear the published trailer rating when known. Where payload exists, remaining payload must also stay non-negative after passengers, cargo and tongue weight.

Audi A4 towing history

Range chart of observed min–max towing ratings by year. Click a year to open its page.

Audi A4 towing capacity by year

Sorted newest-first below. Use the interactive tools above to filter by trailer weight or compare two years.

YearMinimum ratingMaximum ratingMax payloadConfigurationsExplore
20233,500 lbs3,500 lbs1,157 lbs2Open year
20224,400 lbs4,400 lbs1,157 lbs2Open year
20214,400 lbs4,400 lbs1,157 lbs2Open year
20204,100 lbs4,400 lbs1,378 lbs2Open year
20194,100 lbs4,400 lbs1,345 lbs3Open year
20184,100 lbs4,100 lbs1,345 lbs1Open year
20174,100 lbs4,400 lbs1,312 lbs2Open year
20164,100 lbs4,400 lbs1,058 lbs2Open year
20154,100 lbs4,400 lbs1,058 lbs2Open year
20144,100 lbs4,100 lbs1,058 lbs2Open year
20134,100 lbs4,100 lbs1,058 lbs2Open year
20124,100 lbs4,100 lbs—3Open year
20114,100 lbs4,100 lbs1,102 lbs3Open year
20104,100 lbs4,100 lbs1,102 lbs3Open year
20094,100 lbs4,400 lbs—11Open year
20084,100 lbs4,400 lbs—12Open year
20074,100 lbs4,400 lbs—15Open year
20063,000 lbs4,400 lbs—8Open year
20053,300 lbs4,600 lbs1,036 lbs20Open year
20043,300 lbs4,600 lbs—15Open year
20033,300 lbs4,600 lbs—8Open year
20023,500 lbs4,600 lbs—6Open year
20013,500 lbs4,400 lbs—6Open year
20003,500 lbs3,900 lbs—6Open year
19993,500 lbs3,900 lbs—4Open year

Some years have partial catalog coverage — highest figures are the highest ratings currently represented in our dataset, not a claim of absolute manufacturer completeness.

Audi A4 towing capacity ranges (dataset)

Observed minimum and maximum trailer ratings in our dataset for each model year. Values remain available without JavaScript; the interactive chart above enhances this view.

Which Audi A4 years can tow my trailer?

Compare Audi A4 model years

20222023
Min towing4,400 lbs3,500 lbs
Max towing4,400 lbs3,500 lbs
Max payload1,157 lbs1,157 lbs
Configurations22
Drivetrains——
Cabs——
Beds——
Axles4.23, 4.274.23, 4.27
Engines2.0 liters I-42.0 liters I-4
  • 2023 has a 900 lbs lower maximum towing rating in our dataset than 2022 (4,400 lbs → 3,500 lbs).

Coverage warning: one or both years have partial catalog coverage, so differences may reflect dataset gaps rather than true product changes.

Browse Audi A4 configurations

Showing 50 results (capped at 50).

  • 2023 402.0 liters I-4 · 4.23 · Tow 3,500 lbs · Payload 1,157 lbs
    Open year
  • 2023 452.0 liters I-4 · 4.27 · Tow 3,500 lbs · Payload 1,146 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 402.0 liters I-4 · 4.23 · Tow 4,400 lbs · Payload 1,157 lbs
    Open year
  • 2022 452.0 liters I-4 · 4.27 · Tow 4,400 lbs · Payload 1,135 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 402.0 liters I-4 · 4.23 · Tow 4,400 lbs · Payload 1,157 lbs
    Open year
  • 2021 452.0 liters I-4 · 4.27 · Tow 4,400 lbs · Payload 1,135 lbs
    Open year
  • 2020 452.0 liters I-4 · 4.27 · Tow 4,400 lbs · Payload 1,168 lbs
    Open year
  • 2020 402.0 liters I-4 · 4.23 · Tow 4,100 lbs · Payload 1,378 lbs
    Open year
  • 2019 2.0T2.0 liters I-4 · 4.27 · Tow 4,400 lbs · Payload 1,168 lbs
    Open year
  • 2019 2.0T2.0 liters I-4 · 4.23 · Tow 4,100 lbs · Payload 1,345 lbs
    Open year
  • 2019 2.0T2.0 liters I-4 · 4.27 · Tow 4,100 lbs · Payload 1,345 lbs
    Open year
  • 2018 2.0T2.0 liters I-4 · 4.23 · Tow 4,100 lbs · Payload 1,345 lbs
    Open year
  • 2017 2.0T2.0 liters I-4 · 4.23 · Tow 4,400 lbs · Payload 1,312 lbs
    Open year
  • 2017 2.0T2.0 liters I-4 · 4.27 · Tow 4,100 lbs · Payload 1,169 lbs
    Open year
  • 2016 2.0T3.69 · Tow 4,400 lbs · Payload 1,058 lbs
    Open year
  • 2016 2.0T4.61 · Tow 4,100 lbs · Payload 1,058 lbs
    Open year
  • 2015 2.0T3.69 · Tow 4,400 lbs · Payload 1,058 lbs
    Open year
  • 2015 2.0T4.61 · Tow 4,100 lbs · Payload 1,058 lbs
    Open year
  • 2014 2.0T3.69 · Tow 4,100 lbs · Payload 1,058 lbs
    Open year
  • 2014 2.0T4.61 · Tow 4,100 lbs · Payload 1,058 lbs
    Open year
  • 2013 2.0T3.69 · Tow 4,100 lbs · Payload 1,058 lbs
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  • 2013 2.0T4.61 · Tow 4,100 lbs · Payload 1,058 lbs
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  • 2012 2.0T2.85 · Tow 4,100 lbs
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  • 2012 2.0T3.69 · Tow 4,100 lbs
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  • 2012 2.0T5.18 · Tow 4,100 lbs
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  • 2011 2.0T3.52 · Tow 4,100 lbs · Payload 1,102 lbs
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  • 2011 2.0T3.69 · Tow 4,100 lbs · Payload 1,058 lbs
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  • 2011 2.0T5.97 · Tow 4,100 lbs · Payload 1,058 lbs
    Open year
  • 2010 2.0T3.52 · Tow 4,100 lbs · Payload 1,102 lbs
    Open year
  • 2010 2.0T3.69 · Tow 4,100 lbs · Payload 1,058 lbs
    Open year
  • 2010 2.0T5.97 · Tow 4,100 lbs · Payload 1,058 lbs
    Open year
  • 2009 3.23.52 · Tow 4,400 lbs
    Open year
  • 2009 3.23.54 · Tow 4,400 lbs
    Open year
  • 2009 2.0T3.54 · Tow 4,100 lbs
    Open year
  • 2009 2.0T4.78 · Tow 4,100 lbs
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  • 2009 2.0T3.52 · Tow 4,100 lbs
    Open year
  • 2009 2.0T3.69 · Tow 4,100 lbs
    Open year
  • 2009 2.0T3.52 · Tow 4,100 lbs
    Open year
  • 2009 2.0T5.97 · Tow 4,100 lbs
    Open year
  • 2009 2.0T3.54 · Tow 4,100 lbs
    Open year
  • 2009 2.0T4.78 · Tow 4,100 lbs
    Open year
  • 2009 3.23.54 · Tow 4,100 lbs
    Open year
  • 2008 3.23.54 · Tow 4,400 lbs
    Open year
  • 2008 3.23.89 · Tow 4,400 lbs
    Open year
  • 2008 3.24.88 · Tow 4,400 lbs
    Open year
  • 2008 3.23.89 · Tow 4,400 lbs
    Open year
  • 2008 2.0T3.54 · Tow 4,100 lbs
    Open year
  • 2008 2.0T4.78 · Tow 4,100 lbs
    Open year
  • 2008 2.0T3.89 · Tow 4,100 lbs
    Open year
  • 2008 2.0T3.75 · Tow 4,100 lbs
    Open year

Audi A4 towing capacity by generation

Generation windows are reference metadata. Towing and payload figures are calculated only from years present in our dataset.

GenerationYears (catalog)Years in datasetTowing rangeHighest towingHighest payloadConfigs
2020s2020–20292020, 2021, 2022, 20233,500 – 4,400 lbs4,400 lbs1,378 lbs8
2010s2010–20192010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 20194,100 – 4,400 lbs4,400 lbs1,345 lbs23
2000s2000–20092000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 20093,000 – 4,600 lbs4,600 lbs1,036 lbs107
1990s1990–199919993,500 – 3,900 lbs3,900 lbs—4

Audi A4 payload capacity by year

Payload includes passengers, cargo and trailer tongue weight. It is not the same limit as maximum trailer weight.

YearMinimum payloadMaximum payloadConfigurations with payload dataExplore
20231,146 lbs1,157 lbs2Open year
20221,135 lbs1,157 lbs2Open year
20211,135 lbs1,157 lbs2Open year
20201,168 lbs1,378 lbs2Open year
20191,168 lbs1,345 lbs3Open year
20181,345 lbs1,345 lbs1Open year
20171,169 lbs1,312 lbs2Open year
20161,058 lbs1,058 lbs2Open year
20151,058 lbs1,058 lbs2Open year
20141,058 lbs1,058 lbs2Open year
20131,058 lbs1,058 lbs2Open year
20111,058 lbs1,102 lbs3Open year
20101,058 lbs1,102 lbs3Open year
2005882 lbs1,036 lbs15Open year

Some years have partial catalog coverage — highest figures are the highest ratings currently represented in our dataset, not a claim of absolute manufacturer completeness.

How Audi A4 towing capacity changed over time

Year-over-year changes of at least 400 lbs in the highest dataset rating:

  • 2022 → 2023: Maximum towing 4,400 lbs → 3,500 lbs (-900 lbs)
  • 2000 → 2001: Maximum towing 3,900 lbs → 4,400 lbs (+500 lbs)

Towing capacity is not the only limit

The usable towing limit can be lower than the headline trailer rating. Depending on the vehicle and hitch, these limits can all matter:

  • Max trailer weight — published towing capacity for a configuration
  • Payload — people, cargo, equipment and tongue weight on the tow vehicle
  • GVWR — gross vehicle weight rating
  • GCWR — gross combined weight rating
  • GAWR — axle ratings (front/rear)
  • Hitch rating — hitch and receiver limits
  • Tongue weight — typically a fraction of trailer weight, counted against payload

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