2009 Audi A4 towing capacity
Trim-level maximum towing capacity — 4,100 – 4,400 lbs across packages. Exact capacity depends on configuration. Payload is separate from towing capacity and is shown where GVWR and curb weight (or manufacturer payload) exist.
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Select your exact configuration and tell us what you're towing. We'll compare trailer weight, payload, tongue weight and the available vehicle limits. Year-level towing and payload answers below are available without selecting a configuration.
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What can a 2009 Audi A4 tow?
Across 11 configurations with published ratings, 2009 Audi A4 towing capacity ranges from 4,100 lbs to 4,400 lbs. Exact capacity depends on configuration — not every 2009 Audi A4 can tow the maximum value.
- Minimum published towing capacity in this dataset: 4,100 lbs
- Maximum published towing capacity in this dataset: 4,400 lbs
- Configurations with a towing rating: 11 of 11
Highest-rated example: 3.2 — 4,400 lbs
Lowest-rated example: 3.2 — 4,100 lbs
Highest towing configurations
Top configurations by published maximum trailer rating for the 2009 Audi A4. Payload is shown only when present in the dataset.
| Trim | Cab | Drivetrain | Bed | Axle ratio | Max towing | Payload |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.2 | — | — | — | 3.52 | 4,400 lbs | — |
| 3.2 | — | — | — | 3.54 | 4,400 lbs | — |
| 2.0T | — | — | — | 3.54 | 4,100 lbs | — |
| 2.0T | — | — | — | 4.78 | 4,100 lbs | — |
| 2.0T | — | — | — | 3.52 | 4,100 lbs | — |
| 2.0T | — | — | — | 3.52 | 4,100 lbs | — |
| 2.0T | — | — | — | 3.69 | 4,100 lbs | — |
| 2.0T | — | — | — | 5.97 | 4,100 lbs | — |
| 2.0T | — | — | — | 3.54 | 4,100 lbs | — |
| 2.0T | — | — | — | 4.78 | 4,100 lbs | — |
Towing capacity by axle ratio
| Axle ratio | Towing range | Configurations |
|---|---|---|
| 3.52 | 4,100 – 4,400 lbs | 3 |
| 3.54 | 4,100 – 4,400 lbs | 4 |
| 3.69 | 4,100 lbs | 1 |
| 4.78 | 4,100 lbs | 2 |
| 5.97 | 4,100 lbs | 1 |
2009 Audi A4 payload capacity
Payload is not the same as towing capacity. Where both GVWR and curb weight exist in the catalog, payload is GVWR minus curb weight (or the manufacturer payload field when present). Payload covers people, cargo in the truck, hitch equipment, and trailer tongue weight — not the full trailer weight.
Payload figures are not available for this model year in the dataset.
Quick configuration comparison
Observed towing ranges from the 2009 Audi A4 dataset. Values are min–max of published ratings in each group — not a claim that every unit in the group can tow the top figure.
Axle ratios
| Axle | Towing range | Median | Configs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.52 | 4,100 – 4,400 lbs | 4,100 lbs | 3 |
| 3.54 | 4,100 – 4,400 lbs | 4,100 lbs | 4 |
| 3.69 | 4,100 lbs | 4,100 lbs | 1 |
| 4.78 | 4,100 lbs | 4,100 lbs | 2 |
| 5.97 | 4,100 lbs | 4,100 lbs | 1 |
Why does towing capacity vary for this vehicle?
Towing ratings vary across configurations. These are configuration differences present in our dataset:
- Axle ratios: 3.52, 3.54, 3.69, 4.78, 5.97
- Published towing range: 4,100 – 4,400 lbs
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Towing capacity by trim
| Trim | Max towing | Curb weight | Payload* | HP | Torque | Axle | Wheelbase |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.2 Premium Plus 4dr All-wheel Drive quattro Sedan | 4,400 lbs | 3,737 lbs | — | 265 | 243 | 3.52 | 110.6 |
| 3.2 Special Edition 2dr All-wheel Drive quattro Cabriolet | 4,400 lbs | 4,079 lbs | — | 255 | 243 | 3.54 | 104.3 |
| 2.0T 2dr All-wheel Drive quattro Cabriolet | 4,100 lbs | 3,957 lbs | — | 200 | 207 | 3.54 | 104.3 |
| 2.0T 2dr Front-wheel Drive FrontTrak Cabriolet | 4,100 lbs | 3,781 lbs | — | 200 | 207 | 4.78 | 104.3 |
| 2.0T Avant Premium 4dr All-wheel Drive quattro Station Wagon | 4,100 lbs | 3,814 lbs | — | 211 | 258 | 3.52 | 110.6 |
| 2.0T Premium 4dr All-wheel Drive quattro Sedan | 4,100 lbs | 3,715 lbs | — | 211 | 258 | 3.52 | 110.6 |
| 2.0T Premium 4dr All-wheel Drive quattro Sedan | 4,100 lbs | 3,605 lbs | — | 211 | 258 | 3.69 | 110.6 |
| 2.0T Premium 4dr Front-wheel Drive FrontTrak Sedan | 4,100 lbs | 3,538 lbs | — | 211 | 258 | 5.97 | 110.6 |
| 2.0T Special Edition 2dr All-wheel Drive quattro Cabriolet | 4,100 lbs | 3,957 lbs | — | 200 | 207 | 3.54 | 104.3 |
| 2.0T Special Edition 2dr Front-wheel Drive FrontTrak Cabriolet | 4,100 lbs | 3,781 lbs | — | 200 | 207 | 4.78 | 104.3 |
| 3.2 2dr All-wheel Drive quattro Cabriolet | 4,100 lbs | 4,079 lbs | — | 255 | 243 | 3.54 | 104.3 |
* Payload = manufacturer payload when present, otherwise GVWR − curb weight. Towing capacity is a separate rating and is not the same as payload.
What affects the rating
Higher figures usually need the tow package, the right axle ratio, and enough cooling. Passengers, fuel, gear, and tongue weight all eat into what you can safely pull — stay under both the trailer rating and the vehicle’s payload.