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Volkswagen (VW) have the largest total of wins since the Towcar of the Year competition started 42 years ago, with a whopping total of 50 awards!  Six of those awards have been for the overall win - the Santana (1980), Golf (2001 and 2010), Jetta Sport 2.0 TDI DSG (2012 and 2013) Volkswagen Passat Estate Alltrack 2.0TDI 4MOTION 150PS (2017).

Through the 1990s and 2000s, Volkswagen have scooped up many class wins for variants of the Golf, Polo, Jetta, Passat, Touareg, Tiguan, CC GT and Arteon.  The top performances continued through 2018, 2019, 2021 and 2023 with Volkswagen taking class and category wins.  In Towcar of the Year 2025, Volkswagen added a further four awards to their trophy cabinet for the ID.7, the new Golf Estate, the Amarok and the Multivan.

2025 entrants

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Volkswagen ID.7 Match Pro 77kWh 286PS

Class winner:
Caravan weight under 1200kg

 

Judges' comments:

"Super stable, great acceleration, and very nimble around the hill route.  A great company car that will comfortably tow a lightweight caravan or trailer tent."

See Volkswagen ID.7 Match Pro 77kWh 286PS statistics

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Performance

  • Number of motors: 1
  • Total maximum power (kW): 150
  • Power: Rear wheel drive
  • Power (bhp): 282
  • Torque (lb/ft: 406
  • Towing acceleration 0-60mph: 11.23s
  • Towing acceleration 40-60mph: 4.21s
  • Towing deceleration 60mph-0: 58.02m
  • CO2 g/km: 0

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (kg): 2184
  • Gross vehicle (kg): 2630
  • Caravan (kg): 1000
  • Noseweight (kg): 75

Pricing

  • Price range of vehicle: From £51,550
  • £ (price as tested) includes £1050 towing gear charges: £53,270
  • Total of first three years’ car tax: £0
  • Insurance group: 38E
  • ISOFIX Mountings: 3
  • NCAP safety rating: Five stars

Read more about the Volkswagen ID.7

Check with your local VOLKSWAGEN dealer for the latest prices and availability 

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Volkswagen Golf Estate Style 1.5 eTSI 150PS DSG

Class winner:
Caravan weight 1200kg - 1300kg

 

Judges' comments:

"A very nimble towcar with excellent visibility when reversing. A great performer. "

See Volkswagen Golf Estate Style 1.5 eTSI 150PS DSG statistics

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Performance

  • Number of cylinders: 4
  • Size of engine in cc: 1498
  • Number of gears, gearbox: 7, automatic
  • Fuel: Petrol
  • Power: Front wheel drive
  • Power (bhp): 148
  • Torque (lb/ft: 184 @1500-3500
  • Towing acceleration 0-60mph: 16.65s
  • Towing acceleration 40-60mph: 8.05s
  • Towing deceleration 60mph-0: 47.01m
  • CO2 g/km: 123

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (kg): 1440
  • Gross vehicle (kg): 1970
  • Caravan (kg): 1224
  • Noseweight (kg): 80

Pricing

  • Price range of vehicle: £27,035 to £37,040
  • £ (price as tested) includes £765 towing gear charges: £35,335
  • Insurance group: 23E
  • ISOFIX Mountings: 3
  • NCAP safety rating: Five stars

Read more about the Volkswagen Golf Estate

Check with your local VOLKSWAGEN dealer for the latest prices and availability 

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Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Amarok PanAmericana 3.0 TDI 4MOTION 240PS auto

Class winner:
Pick up

 

Judges' comments:

"A great option for those who need a vehicle that can earn its keep during the week and go caravanning at the weekend."

See Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Amarok PanAmericana 3.0 TDI 4MOTION 240PS auto statistics

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Performance

  • Number of cylinders: 6
  • Size of engine in cc: 2993
  • Number of gears, gearbox: 10, automatic
  • Fuel: Diesel
  • Power: All wheel drive
  • Power (bhp@rpm): 201
  • Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 442
  • Towing acceleration 0-60mph: 17.67s
  • Towing acceleration 40-60mph: 8.88s
  • Towing deceleration 60mph-0: 54.85m
  • CO2 g/km: 265

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (kg): 2382
  • Gross vehicle (kg): 3350
  • Caravan (kg): 2025
  • Noseweight (kg): 210

Pricing

  • Price range of vehicle: £42,114 to £59,418
  • £ (price as tested) includes £984 towing gear charges: £63,492
  • Insurance group: 44E
  • ISOFIX Mountings: 3
  • NCAP safety rating: Five stars

Read more about the Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Amarok

Check with your local Volkswagen dealer for the latest prices and availability 

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Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Multivan Style 2.0 TDI 150PS DSG

Class winner:
Large family

 

Judges' comments:

"Nimble for a big vehicle and incredibly stable with perfect visibility for reversing, too. I like it."

See Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Multivan Style 2.0 TDI 150PS DSG statistics

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Performance

  • Number of cylinders: 4
  • Size of engine in cc: 1968
  • Number of gears, gearbox: 7, automatic
  • Fuel: Diesel
  • Power: Front wheel drive
  • Power (bhp@rpm): 148 @ 3000 - 3750
  • Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 265 @ 1600 - 2750
  • Towing acceleration 0-60mph: 23.38s
  • Towing acceleration 40-60mph: 12.23s
  • Towing deceleration 60mph-0: 53.09m
  • CO2 g/km: 172

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (kg): 2165
  • Gross vehicle (kg): 2850
  • Caravan (kg): 1840
  • Noseweight (kg): 80

Pricing

  • Price range of vehicle: £48,375 to £61,090
  • £ (price as tested) includes £1,518 towing gear charges: £65,134
  • Insurance group: 28
  • ISOFIX Mountings: 5
  • NCAP safety rating: Five stars

Read more about the Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Multivan

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Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line 2.0 TDI 150PS DSG

Class entrant:
Caravan weight 1300kg - 1500kg

 

Judges' comments:

"Handles quite deftly and decently agile - ride well controlled and pretty smooth."

See Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line 2.0 TDI 150PS DSG statistics

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Performance

  • Number of cylinders: 4
  • Size of engine in cc: 1968
  • Number of gears, gearbox: 7, automatic
  • Fuel: Diesel
  • Power: Front wheel drive
  • Power (bhp@rpm): 148 @ 3,000 - 4,200 rpm
  • Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 265 @ 1600 - 2750
  • Towing acceleration 0-60mph: 21.61s
  • Towing acceleration 40-60mph: 10.39s
  • Towing deceleration 60mph-0: 80.65m
  • CO2 g/km: 148

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (kg): 1677
  • Gross vehicle (kg): 2240
  • Caravan (kg): 1425
  • Noseweight (kg): 100

Pricing

  • Price range of vehicle: £34,085 to £48,220
  • £ (price as tested) includes £1,070 towing gear charges: £44,065
  • Insurance group: 23E
  • ISOFIX Mountings: 3
  • NCAP safety rating: Five stars

Read more about the Volkswagen Tiguan

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Volkswagen Passat R-Line 1.5 eTSI 150PS DSG

Class entrant:
Caravan weight 1300kg - 1500kg

 

Judges' comments:

"The Passat retains its composure and pedigree. Great drive throughout."

See Volkswagen Passat R-Line 1.5 eTSI 150PS DSG statistics

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Performance

  • Number of cylinders: 4
  • Size of engine in cc: 1498
  • Number of gears, gearbox: 7, automatic
  • Fuel: Petrol
  • Power: Front wheel drive
  • Power (bhp@rpm): 148
  • Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 184 @1500-3500
  • Towing acceleration 0-60mph: 18.24s
  • Towing acceleration 40-60mph: 9.41s
  • Towing deceleration 60mph-0: 49.91m
  • CO2 g/km: 129

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (kg): 1572
  • Gross vehicle (kg): 2130
  • Caravan (kg): 1336
  • Noseweight (kg): 90

Pricing

  • Price range of vehicle: £38,500 to £51,170
  • £ (price as tested) includes £1,050 towing gear charges: £44,510
  • Insurance group: 32E
  • ISOFIX Mountings: 3
  • NCAP safety rating: Five stars

Read more about the Volkswagen Passat

Check with your local VOLKSWAGEN dealer for the latest prices and availability 

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Volkswagen Touareg Black Edition 3.0 TDI 286PS Tiptronic

Class entrant:
Caravan weight over 1800kg

 

Judges' comments:

"Very composed, stable and basically effortless at all speeds with a lovely ride quality with clear and intelligible controls and screen information - a pleasure to tow."

See Volkswagen Volkswagen Touareg Black Edition 3.0 TDI 286PS Tiptronic statistics

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Performance

  • Number of cylinders: 6
  • Size of engine in cc: 2967
  • Number of gears, gearbox: 8, automatic
  • Fuel: Diesal
  • Power: All wheel drive
  • Power (bhp@rpm): 284
  • Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 442 @ 1750 - 3250
  • Towing acceleration 0-60mph: 12.83s
  • Towing acceleration 40-60mph: 7.41s
  • Towing deceleration 60mph-0: 63.66m
  • CO2 g/km: 215

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (kg): 2118
  • Gross vehicle (kg): 2850
  • Caravan (kg): 1800
  • Noseweight (kg): 140

Pricing

  • Price range of vehicle: £68,065 to £72,530
  • £ (price as tested) includes £1,195 towing gear charges: £74,070
  • Insurance group: 45E
  • ISOFIX Mountings: 3
  • NCAP safety rating: Five stars

Read more about the Volkswagen Touareg Black Edition 3.0 TDI 286PS Tiptronic

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Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles ID. Buzz Style 77kWh Pro 204PS

Class entrant:
Caravan weight under 1200kg

 

Judges' comments:

"A lower towing limit for a larger towcar, but it coped with all course segments with ease. Funky bus!"

See Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles ID. Buzz Style 77kWh Pro 204PS statistics

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Performance

  • Number of motors: 1
  • Total maximum power (kW): 150
  • Power: Rear wheel drive
  • Power (bhp): 201
  • Torque (lb/ft): 228
  • Towing acceleration 0-60mph: 14.69s
  • Towing acceleration 40-60mph: 7.06s
  • Towing deceleration 60mph-0: 55.27m
  • CO2 g/km: 0

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (kg): 2502
  • Gross vehicle (kg): 3000
  • Caravan (kg): 100
  • Noseweight (kg): 100

Pricing

  • Price range of vehicle: £59,035 - £64,795
  • £ (price as tested) includes £980 towing gear charges: £66,575
  • Insurance group: 31 - 33
  • ISOFIX Mountings: 3
  • NCAP safety rating: Five stars

Read more about the Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles ID. Buzz

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2024 entrants

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles ID Buzz Style SWB 204PS 77kWh Pro Electric 1 Speed Automatic

Class winner:
Caravan weight under 1100kg

 

Judges' comments:

"We can see the retro electric bus, hitched to a small caravan, as an ideal vehicle at festivals and family campsites"

See Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles ID Buzz Style statistics

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Performance

  • Number of motors: 1
  • Total maximum power (kW): 150
  • Power: Rear wheel drive
  • Power (bhp): 201
  • Torque (lb/ft: 230
  • Towing acceleration 0-60mph: 12.7s
  • Towing acceleration 40-60mph: 6.6s
  • Towing deceleration 60mph-0: 48.5m
  • Towing deceleration 60mph-30mph: 11.5m
  • CO2 g/km: 0

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (kg): 2502
  • Gross vehicle (kg): 3000
  • Caravan (kg): 1000
  • Noseweight (kg): 100

Pricing

  • Price range of vehicle: £58,915 - £63,715
  • £ (price as tested) includes £980 towing gear charges: £64,885
  • Total of first three years’ car tax: £0
  • Insurance group: 33E
  • ISOFIX Mountings: Two
  • NCAP safety rating: Five

Read more about the Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles ID Buzz Style SWB 204PS 77kWh Pro Electric 1 Speed Automatic

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Volkswagen ID.4 Style Edition 77kWh Pro Performance 204PS

Class entrant:
Caravan weight under 1100kg

Judges' comments:

"A mid-week commuter and weekend tourer for couples or small families."

See Volkswagen ID.4 Style Edition statistics

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Performance

  • Number of motors: 1
  • Total maximum power (kW): 150
  • Power: Rear wheel drive
  • Power (bhp): 201
  • Torque (lb/ft: 230
  • Towing acceleration 0-60mph: 11.8s
  • Towing acceleration 40-60mph: 6.1s
  • Towing deceleration 60mph-0: 43m
  • Towing deceleration 60mph-30mph: 9.6m
  • CO2 g/km: 0

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (kg): 2120
  • Gross vehicle (kg): 2660
  • Caravan (kg): 1000
  • Noseweight (kg): 75

Pricing

  • Price range of vehicle: £38,845 - £52,895
  • £ (price as tested): £51,880
  • Total of first three years’ car tax: £0
  • Insurance group: 30E
  • ISOFIX Mountings: Three
  • NCAP safety rating: Five

Read more about the Volkswagen ID.4 Style Edition 77kWh Pro Performance 204PS

Check with your local VOLKSWAGEN dealer for the latest prices and availability 

Volkswagen ID.5 GTX Style 77kWh GTX 4MOTION 299PS

Class entrant:
Caravan weight 1100kg - 1300kg

Judges' comments:

"Superb acceleration, stable on the hill route, and such an easy car to tow with"

See Volkswagen ID.5 GTX Style statistics

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Performance

  • Number of motors: 2
  • Total maximum power (kW): 299
  • Power: All wheel drive
  • Power (bhp): 295
  • Torque (lb/ft): 339
  • Towing acceleration 0-60mph: 9.4s
  • Towing acceleration 40-60mph: 4.5s
  • Towing deceleration 60mph-0: 40.9m
  • Towing deceleration 60mph-30mph: 10.4m
  • CO2 g/km: 0

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (kg): 2243
  • Gross vehicle (kg): 2750
  • Caravan (kg): 1200
  • Noseweight (kg): 75

Pricing

  • Price range of vehicle: £50,710 - £56,575
  • £ (price as tested) includes £890 towing gear equipment: £57,435
  • Total of first three years’ car tax: £0
  • Insurance group: 41
  • ISOFIX Mountings: Three
  • NCAP safety rating: Five

Read more about the Volkswagen ID.5 GTX Style 77kWh GTX 4MOTION 299PS

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Volkswagen T-Roc R-Line 1.5 TSI 150PS DSG

Class entrant:
Caravan weight 1100kg - 1300kg

Judges' comments:

"The eager TSi engine is great for caravanning and performed well with the caravan."

See Volkswagen T-Roc R-Line statistics

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Performance

  • Number of cylinders: 4
  • Size of engine in cc: 1498
  • Number of gears, gearbox: 7 / DSG
  • Fuel: Petrol
  • Power: Front wheel drive
  • Power (bhp@rpm): 148 @ 5000-6000
  • Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 184 @ 1500 - 3500
  • Towing acceleration 0-60mph: 14.6s
  • Towing acceleration 40-60mph: 7.7s
  • Towing deceleration 60mph-0: 44.3m
  • Towing deceleration 60mph-30mph: 10.2m
  • CO2 g/km: 138

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (kg): 1358
  • Gross vehicle (kg): 1850
  • Caravan (kg): 1154
  • Noseweight (kg): 80

Pricing

  • Price range of vehicle: £27,045 - £43,685
  • £ (price as tested) includes £745 towing gear equipment: £36,715
  • Total of first three years’ car tax: £540
  • Insurance group: 23E
  • ISOFIX Mountings: Two
  • NCAP safety rating: Five

Read more about the Volkswagen T-Roc R-Line 1.5 TSI 150PS DSG

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Volkswagen Arteon Shooting Brake R-Line 2.0 TSI 190PS 7spd DSG

Class entrant:
Caravan weight 1300kg - 1500kg

Judges' comments:

"Great load space and loads of room inside for a family of four to enjoy a caravanning holiday."

See Volkswagen Arteon Shooting Brake R-Line 2.0 TSI 190PS 7spd DSG statistics

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Performance

  • Number of cylinders: 4
  • Size of engine in cc: 1984
  • Number of gears, gearbox: 7 / DSG
  • Fuel: Petrol
  • Power: Front wheel drive
  • Power (bhp@rpm): 187 @ 4200-6000
  • Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 295 @ 1500-4100
  • Towing acceleration 0-60mph: 13.9s
  • Towing acceleration 40-60mph: 7.5s
  • Towing deceleration 60mph-0: 48.9m
  • Towing deceleration 60mph-30mph: 11m
  • CO2 g/km: 165

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (kg): 1619
  • Gross vehicle (kg): 2160
  • Caravan (kg): 1376
  • Noseweight (kg): 90

Pricing

  • Price range of vehicle: £42,360 - £58,530
  • £ (price as tested) includes £965 towing gear charges: £46,210
  • Total of first three years’ car tax: £1,785
  • Insurance group: 27E
  • ISOFIX Mountings: Two
  • NCAP safety rating: Five

Read more about the Volkswagen Arteon Shooting Brake R-Line 2.0 TSI 190PS 7spd DSG

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Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Amarok Aventura 3.0 TDI 4MOTION 240 PS 10sp Automatic

Class entrant:
Caravan weight over 1700kg

Judges' comments:

"A great towcar for the week/weekend balance. Refined (for a commercial) and tows a large caravan with ease. Great engine"

See Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Amarok statistics

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Performance

  • Number of cylinders: 6
  • Size of engine in cc: 2996
  • Number of gears, gearbox: 10 / Auto
  • Fuel: Diesel
  • Power: All wheel drive
  • Towing acceleration 0-60mph: 15.7
  • Towing acceleration 40-60mph: 8.2
  • Towing deceleration 60mph-0: 53.2m
  • Towing deceleration 60mph-30mph: 13.8m
  • CO2 g/km: 264

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (kg): 2348
  • Gross vehicle (kg): 3190
  • Caravan (kg): 1996
  • Noseweight (kg): 225

Pricing

  • Price range of vehicle: £40,791 - £57,591
  • £ (price as tested): £55,206
  • Total of first three years’ car tax: £960
  • Insurance group: 50E
  • ISOFIX Mountings: Two
  • NCAP safety rating: Five

Read more about the Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Amarok Aventura 3.0 TDI 4MOTION 240 PS 10sp Automatic

Check with your local VOLKSWAGEN VAN CENTRE dealer for the latest prices and availability 

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Multivan Style Long 2.0 TSI 204PS 7spd DSG 

Class winner:
Large Family Towcar

 

Judges' comments:

"A very flexible van that would be just at home being used on a caravan holiday or as the daily family run about"

See Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Multivan statistics

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Performance

  • Number of cylinders: 6
  • Size of engine in cc: 1968
  • Number of gears, gearbox: 7 / DSG
  • Fuel: Petrol
  • Power: All wheel drive
  • Power (bhp@rpm): 201 @ 5000–6500
  • Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 236 @ 1600–4300
  • Towing acceleration 0-60mph: 16.1
  • Towing acceleration 40-60mph: 8.7
  • Towing deceleration 60mph-0: 47.5m
  • Towing deceleration 60mph-30mph: 11.7m

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (kg): 2146
  • Gross vehicle (kg): 2850
  • Caravan (kg): 1824
  • Noseweight (kg): 80

Pricing

  • Price range of vehicle: £45,207 - £63,365
  • £ (price as tested): £63,365
  • Total of first three years’ car tax: £2,705
  • ISOFIX Mountings: Five
  • NCAP safety rating: Five

Read more about the Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Multivan Style Long 2.0 TSI 204PS 7spd DSG

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2023 winners and entrants

 

Volkswagen ID.5 Style 77kWh Pro Performance 204PS

Class winner:
Caravan Weight Under 1200kg

Class entrant:
Electric vehicles

Judges' comments:

"Another Volkswagen group EV platform masterclass - powerful, smooth, stable and refined."

See Volkswagen ID.5 Style statistics

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Performance

  • Number of motors: 1
  • Total maximum power (kW): 150
  • Power: Rear wheel drive
  • Power (bhp): 198
  • Torque (lb/ft): 229
  • Towing acceleration 0-60mph: 11.9s
  • Towing acceleration 40-60mph: 6.4s
  • Towing deceleration 60mph-0: 48.85m
  • Towing deceleration 60mph-30mph: 13.1m
  • CO2 g/km: 0

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (kg): 2117
  • Gross vehicle (kg): 2650
  • Caravan (kg): 1000
  • Noseweight (kg): 75

Pricing

  • Price range of vehicle: £49,735 - £58,260
  • £ (price as tested) includes £890 towing gear charges: £52,100
  • Total of first three years’ car tax: £0
  • Insurance group: 32
  • ISOFIX Mountings: Three
  • NCAP safety rating: Five

Read more about the Volkswagen ID.5 Style 77kWh Pro Performance 204PS

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Volkswagen Golf Estate Alltrack 2.0-litre TDI 4MOTION 200PS 7spd DSG

Class winner:
Caravan Weight 1300kg - 1400kg

Judges' comments:

"If you think SUVs make the best tow cars try a Golf Alltrack. The 200ps engine has just the right amount of punch and the drive is a pleasure - light on its feet and nimble yet unerringly stable."

See Volkswagen Golf Estate Alltrack statistics

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Performance

  • Number of cylinders: 4
  • Size of engine in cc: 1968
  • Number of gears, gearbox: 7 / DSG
  • Fuel: Diesel
  • Power: All wheel drive
  • Power (bhp@rpm): 197 @ 3500-4000
  • Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 295 @ 1750-3500
  • Towing acceleration 0-60mph: 13.1s
  • Towing acceleration 40-60mph: 6.9s
  • Towing deceleration 60mph-0: 54.1m
  • Towing deceleration 60mph-30mph: 13.6m
  • CO2 g/km: 146

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (kg): 1599
  • Gross vehicle (kg): 2120
  • Caravan (kg): 1359
  • Noseweight (kg): 80

Pricing

  • Price range of vehicle: £26,690 - £44,535
  • £ (price as tested) includes £840 towing gear charges: £39,425
  • Total of first three years’ car tax: £915
  • Insurance group: 26E
  • ISOFIX Mountings: Two
  • NCAP safety rating: Five

Read more about the Volkswagen Golf Estate Alltrack 2.0-litre TDI 4MOTION 200PS 7spd DSG

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Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Multivan Style 2.0-litre TSI 204PS 7spd DSG

Class winner:
Large Family Towcar

Class entrant:
Caravan Weight Over 1700kg

Judges' comments:

"A large-ish commercial vehicle towing a large twin-axle caravan around a hilly test route and performing reversing manoeuvres, but belied its size throughout."

See Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Multivan statistics

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Performance

  • Number of cylinders: 4
  • Size of engine in cc: 1984
  • Number of gears, gearbox: 7 / Auto
  • Fuel: Petrol
  • Power: Front wheel drive
  • Power (bhp@rpm):201 @ 5000-6500
  • Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 236 @ 1600-4300
  • Towing acceleration 0-60mph: 15.8s
  • Towing acceleration 40-60mph: 8.9s
  • Towing deceleration 60mph-0: 50.35m
  • Towing deceleration 60mph-30mph: 11.95m
  • CO2 g/km: 80

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (kg): 2123
  • Gross vehicle (kg): 2850
  • Caravan (kg): 1805
  • Noseweight (kg): 80

Pricing

  • Price range of vehicle: £43,720 - £55,510
  • £ (price as tested) includes £900 towing gear charges: £59,153
  • Total of first three years’ car tax: £2,460 (CV rates may differ)
  • Insurance group: 33
  • ISOFIX Mountings: Four
  • NCAP safety rating: Five

Read more about the Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Multivan Style 2.0-litre TSI 204PS 7spd DSG 

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Volkswagen T-Roc Style 2.0-litre TDI 150PS 7spd DSG

Class entrant:
Caravan Weight 1200kg - 1300kg

Judges' comments:

"A great tow car on that solid VAG platform."

See Volkswagen T-Roc Style statistics

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Performance

  • Number of cylinders: 4
  • Size of engine in cc: 1968
  • Number of gears, gearbox: 7 / DSG
  • Fuel: Diesel
  • Power: Front wheel drive
  • Power (bhp@rpm): 148 @ 3000-4200
  • Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 265 @ 1600-2750
  • Towing acceleration 0-60mph: 16.35s
  • Towing acceleration 40-60mph: 9.1s
  • Towing deceleration 60mph-0: 50.9m
  • Towing deceleration 60mph-30mph: 12.4m
  • CO2 g/km: 128

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (kg): 1455
  • Gross vehicle (kg): 1960
  • Caravan (kg): 1237
  • Noseweight (kg): 80

Pricing

  • Price range of vehicle: £24,810 - £41,750
  • £ (price as tested) includes £780 towing gear charges: £35,325
  • Total of first three years’ car tax: £560
  • Insurance group: 23E
  • ISOFIX Mountings: Three
  • NCAP safety rating: Five

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Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace Life 2.0-litre TDI 150PS 6spd manual

Class entrant:
Caravan Weight 1400kg - 1500kg

Class entrant:
Large family towcars

Judges' comments:

"A good family car that doubles as a tow vehicle."

See Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace Life statistics

7-seater SUV, Volkswagen retractable

Performance

  • Number of cylinders: 4
  • Size of engine in cc: 1968
  • Number of gears, gearbox: 6 / Manual
  • Fuel: Diesel
  • Power: Front wheel drive
  • Power (bhp@rpm): 148
  • Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 251 @ 1600-3000
  • Towing acceleration 0-60mph: 21s
  • Towing acceleration 40-60mph: 11.8s
  • Towing deceleration 60mph-0: 48.35m
  • Towing deceleration 60mph-30mph: 11.5m
  • CO2 g/km: 140

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (kg): 1725
  • Gross vehicle (kg): 2440
  • Caravan (kg): 1465
  • Noseweight (kg): 100

Pricing

  • Price range of vehicle: £25,830 - £46,220
  • £ (price as tested) includes £860 towing gear charges: £37,740
  • Total of first three years’ car tax: £915
  • Insurance group: 20E
  • ISOFIX Mountings: Two
  • NCAP safety rating: Five

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2022 winners and entrants

Volkswagen Golf R-Line 2.0 TDI 150PS DSG

Class winner:
Caravan Weight 1200kg - 1300kg

Judges' comments:

"A great choice for the caravanner who wants a reliable, stylish and quite simply, timeless car. You know where you are with a Golf."

See Volkswagen Golf R-Line 2.0 TDI statistics

Hatchback, Volkswagen removable

Performance

  • Number of cylinders: 4
  • Size of engine in cc: 1968
  • Number of gears, gearbox: 7 / DSG
  • Fuel: Diesel
  • Power: Front wheel drive
  • Power (bhp@rpm): 148 @ 3500
  • Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 266 @ 1600-2750
  • Towing acceleration 0-60mph: 14.9s
  • Towing acceleration 40-60mph: 7.8s
  • Towing deceleration 60mph-0: 52.2m
  • Towing deceleration 60mph-30mph: 12.1m
  • Fuel with mpg range solo: 35.7 (WLTP overall mpg)
  • CO2 g/km: 60.8

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (kg): 1459
  • Gross vehicle (kg): 1960
  • Caravan (kg): 1240
  • Noseweight (kg): 80

Pricing

  • Price range of vehicle: £23,510 - £40,130
  • £ (price as tested) includes £1035 towing gear charges: £31,890
  • Total of first three years’ car tax: £490
  • Insurance group: 23E
  • Towable with B licence: Yes
  • ISOFIX Mountings: Two
  • NCAP safety rating: Five

Volkswagen Arteon Shooting Brake R-Line 2.0 TDI 200PS DSG

Class winner:
Caravan Weight 1400kg - 1500kg

Judges' comments:

"The Arteon is something a bit different - but it makes a suitable family towcar - lots of room in the rear and drives really nicely."

See Volkswagen Arteon Shooting Brake R-Line 2.0 TDI statistics

Estate, Volkswagen retractable

Performance

  • Number of cylinders: 4
  • Size of engine in cc: 1968
  • Number of gears, gearbox: 7 / DSG
  • Fuel: Diesel
  • Power: Front wheel drive
  • Power (bhp@rpm): 197 @ 3000-4200
  • Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 295 @ 1750-3500
  • Towing acceleration 0-60mph: 14.05s
  • Towing acceleration 40-60mph: 6.85s
  • Towing deceleration 60mph-0: 64.2m
  • Towing deceleration 60mph-30mph: 14.8m
  • Fuel with mpg range solo: 50.5
  • CO2 g/km: 146

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (kg): 1651
  • Gross vehicle (kg): 2200
  • Caravan (kg): 1403
  • Noseweight (kg): 90

Pricing

  • Price range of vehicle: £35,545 - £52,585
  • £ (price as tested) includes £1332 towing gear charges: £45,362
  • Total of first three years’ car tax: £1870
  • Insurance group: 27E
  • Towable with B licence: B licence possible (max caravan/trailer MTPLM 1200kg) but B+E required for caravan/trailer heavier than this
  • ISOFIX Mountings: Two
  • NCAP safety rating: Five

Volkswagen ID.4 Family 77kWh Pro Performance 204PS

Class entrant:
Caravan Weight under 1100kg

Judges' comments:

"Wonderfully quiet and refined, ample pulling power and acceleration, superb ride and handling"

See Volkswagen ID.4 statistics

SUV, Volkswagen retractable

Performance

  • Number of motors: 1
  • Total maximum power (kW): 150
  • Number of gears, gearbox: 1
  • Power: Rear wheel drive
  • Power (bhp): 201
  • Torque (lb/ft): 229
  • Towing acceleration 0-60mph: 11.6s
  • Towing acceleration 40-60mph: 6.1s
  • Towing deceleration 60mph-0: 59.5m
  • Towing deceleration 60mph-30mph: 13.7m
  • Mpg range solo (WLTP Range Combined TEL (miles): 322
  • CO2 g/km: 0

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (kg): 2120
  • Gross vehicle (kg): 2660
  • Caravan (kg): 1000
  • Noseweight (kg): 75

Pricing

  • Price range of vehicle: £34,650 - £55,540
  • £ (price as tested) includes £850 towing gear charges: £46,370
  • Total of first three years’ car tax: £0
  • Insurance group: 30P
  • Towable with B licence: B licence unlikely (max caravan/trailer MTPLM 840kg) but B+E required for caravan/trailer heavier than this
  • ISOFIX Mountings: Three
  • NCAP safety rating: Five

Volkswagen Tiguan Elegance 2.0 TDI 4MOTION 150PS DSG

Class entrant:
Caravan Weight 1400kg - 1500kg

Judges' comments:

"The Tiguan’s viability is pleasant and its seats are comfortable with good adjustments."

See Volkswagen Tiguan Elegance 2.0 TDI statistics

SUV, Volkswagen retractable

Performance

  • Number of cylinders: 4
  • Size of engine in cc: 1968
  • Number of gears, gearbox: 7 / DSG
  • Fuel: Diesel
  • Power: All wheel drive
  • Power (bhp@rpm): 148 @ 3500
  • Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 266 @ 1600-2750
  • Towing acceleration 0-60mph: 18.3s
  • Towing acceleration 40-60mph: 10.65s
  • Towing deceleration 60mph-0: 62.4m
  • Towing deceleration 60mph-30mph: 15.05m
  • Fuel with mpg range solo: 43.1
  • CO2 g/km: 172

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (kg): 1716
  • Gross vehicle (kg): 2300
  • Caravan (kg): 1459
  • Noseweight (kg): 100

Pricing

  • Price range of vehicle: £25,455 - £45,560
  • £ (price as tested) includes £805 towing gear charges: £38,440
  • Total of first three years’ car tax: £1205
  • Insurance group: 22E
  • Towable with B licence: B licence possible (max caravan/trailer MTPLM 1200kg) but B+E required for caravan/trailer heavier than this
  • ISOFIX Mountings: Two
  • NCAP safety rating: Five

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Transporter Kombi 150PS

Class entrant:
Caravan Weight Over 1700kg

Judges' comments:

"Very easy towing - if you want a van that either has lots of seats or lots of space that can tow - this is it."

See Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Transporter Kombi 150PS statistics

Kombi, Volkswagen supplied

Performance

  • Number of cylinders: 4
  • Size of engine in cc: 1968
  • Number of gears, gearbox: Manual
  • Fuel: Diesel
  • Power: Front wheel drive
  • Power (bhp@rpm): 148 @ 3250-3750
  • Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 340 @ 1500-3000
  • Towing acceleration 0-60mph: 24.1s
  • Towing acceleration 40-60mph: 12.5s
  • Towing deceleration 60mph-0: 73.3m
  • Towing deceleration 60mph-30mph: 16.2m
  • Fuel with mpg range solo: TBC
  • CO2 g/km: 198

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (kg): 2116
  • Gross vehicle (kg): 3200
  • Caravan (kg): 1798
  • Noseweight (kg): 120

Pricing

  • Price range of vehicle: From £37,890
  • £ (price as tested) includes £780 towing gear charges: £42,631
  • Total of first three years’ car tax: £780
  • Insurance group: 6
  • Towable with B licence: B licence possible (max caravan/trailer MTPLM 300kg) but B+E required for caravan/trailer heavier than this
  • ISOFIX Mountings: Two
  • NCAP safety rating: Gold (commercial vehicle tests)

Previous years' winners and entrants

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Caravelle 6.1 SE Long Wheelbase 2.0 TDI 199PS 7spd DSG

winners icon towcarClass winner:
Best Large Family Towcar



Judges' comments:

"Something of a leftfield choice perhaps, but a 'problem solver' of a car. If you need lots of space, versatility of seats vs payload carrying or hefty towing capability, there are plenty of choices around. If you need all three in a single car at the same time, the Caravelle should be on your shortlist"

See Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Caravelle 6.1 SE Long Wheelbase 2.0 TDI 199PS 7spd DSG statistics

5 door MPV, Volkswagen detachable towbar

Performance

  • Fuel with mpg range solo: Diesel (33.9 - WLTP mpg)
  • No of cylinders: 4
  • Size of engine in cc: 1968cc
  • Number of gears, gearbox: Automatic DSG
  • Power: Front wheel drive
  • Power (bhp@rpm): 196@3800
  • Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 331@1400-2400

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (kg): 2419
  • Gross vehicle (kg): 3080
  • Caravan (kg): 2056
  • Noseweight (kg): 100

Pricing

  • Price range of vehicle: £50,361 - £60,468
  • Price as tested includes towing gear charges: £56,337.00 includes £1,680 towing gear charges
  • Total of first three years’ car tax: £780
  • Insurance group: 31E
  • CO2 g /km: 219
  • Towable with B licence: B licence unlikely (max caravan/trailer MTPLM 420kg) but B+E required for caravan/trailer heavier than this
  • ISOFIX Mountings: 4 points

Volkswagen Touareg Black Edition 3.0-litre V6 TDI 4MOTION 286PS 8spd auto

Class entrant:
Caravan Weight over 1700kg

Judges' comments:

"Terrific combo of 3 litre diesel, tiptronic box, and 2 tonne kerb weight.. Every caravanner’s dream, but at a price."

See Volkswagen Touareg Black Edition 3.0-litre V6 TDI 4MOTION 286PS 8spd auto statistics

5 door SUV, Volkswagen-fitted retractable towbar

Performance

  • Fuel with mpg range solo: Diesel (32.5 - 33.6 mpg)
  • No of cylinders: 6
  • Size of engine in cc: 3000cc
  • Number of gears, gearbox: Automatic Auto Tiptronic
  • Power: All wheel drive
  • Power (bhp@rpm): 282@3500-4000
  • Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 443@1750-3000

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (kg): 2070
  • Gross vehicle (kg): 2850
  • Caravan (kg): 1760
  • Noseweight (kg): 140

Pricing

  • Price range of vehicle: £46,505 - £63,415
  • Price as tested includes towing gear charges: £63,535 includes £1,130 towing gear charges
  • Total of first three years’ car tax: £2,800
  • Insurance group: 43E
  • CO2 g /km: 220
  • Towable with B licence: B licence unlikely (max caravan/trailer MTPLM 650kg) but B+E required for caravan/trailer heavier than this
  • ISOFIX Mountings: 2 points with the option for a front socket

Volkswagen Touareg R-Line Tech 3.0 V6 TDI 4MOTION 286PS auto tiptronic

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winners icon towcarClass winner:
Caravan Weight over 1700kg

 

Towcar of the Year 2020

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5-door SUV, Volkswagen retractable towbar

Performance

  • Diesel (42.8mpg solo)
  • 6 cylinders, 2967cc engine
  • 8 gears, automatic
  • All-wheel drive
  • Power (bhp@rpm): 282@3500-4000
  • Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 443@1750-3000
  • 40 - 60mph acceleration (towing): 6.3 seconds

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (kg): 2070
  • Gross vehicle (kg): 2850
  • Caravan (kg): 1760
  • Noseweight (kg): 140

Pricing

  • From £49,135 - £59,275
  • £60,315 (price as tested) includes £1,120 towing gear charges
  • Total of first three years’ car tax: £2,210
  • Insurance group: 42E
  • CO2 g /km: 173
  • Towable with B licence: Unlikely (max caravan/trailer MTPLM 650kg) but B+E required for caravan/trailer heavier than this

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Amarok Trendline 3.0 V6 TDI 4MOTION 204PS auto

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winners icon towcarClass winner:
Best Pick-up



Towcar of the Year 2020

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Double cab pick-up, Volkswagen fixed towbar

Performance

  • Diesel (34.9mpg solo)
  • 6 cylinders, 2967cc engine
  • 8 gears, automatic
  • All-wheel drive
  • Power (bhp@rpm): 201@3000-4500
  • Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 368@1250-1750
  • 40 - 60mph acceleration (towing): 9.0 seconds

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (kg): 2320
  • Gross vehicle (kg): 3290
  • Caravan (kg): 1972
  • Noseweight (kg): 140

Pricing

  • From £25,825 - £39,985
  • £34,899 includes £372 towing gear charges
  • Total of first three years’ car tax: £780
  • Insurance group: 41E
  • CO2 g /km: 212
  • Towable with B licence: unlikely (max caravan/trailer MTPLM 210kg) but B+E required for caravan/trailer heavier than this

Volkswagen T-Cross SE 1.0 TSI 115PS DSG 

Class entrant:
Caravan Weight under 1150kg

Towcar of the Year 2020

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5-door SUV, Volkswagen detachable towbar

Performance

  • Petrol (57.6mpg solo)
  • 3 cylinders, 999cc engine
  • 7 gears, auto
  • Front-wheel drive
  • Power (bhp@rpm): 113@5000-5500
  • Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 148@2000-3500
  • 40 - 60mph acceleration (towing): 10.8 seconds

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (kg): 1270
  • Gross vehicle (kg): 1750
  • Caravan (kg): 1080
  • Noseweight (kg): 55

Pricing

  • From £16,995 - £26,740
  • £21,835 (price as tested) includes £780 towing gear charges
  • Total of first three years’ car tax: £460
  • Insurance group: 10E
  • CO2 g /km: 111
  • Towable with B licence: Yes

Volkswagen Polo SEL 1.0 TSI 115PS DSG  

Class entrant:
Caravan Weight under 1150kg

Towcar of the Year 2020

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5-door hatch, Volkswagen retractable towbar

Performance

  • Petrol (57.6mpg solo)
  • 3 cylinders, 999cc engine
  • 7 gears, automatic
  • Front wheel drive
  • Power (bhp@rpm): 113@5000-5500
  • Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 148@2000-3500
  • 40 - 60mph acceleration (towing): 10.1 seconds

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (kg): 1190
  • Gross vehicle (kg): 1660
  • Caravan (kg): 1012
  • Noseweight (kg): 50

Pricing

  • From £15,735 - £23,160
  • £21,100 (price as tested) includes £795 towing gear charges
  • Total of first three years’ car tax: £440
  • Insurance group: 11E
  • CO2 g /km: 111
  • Towable with B licence: Yes

Volkswagen Arteon Elegance 2.0-litre TDI SCR 150PS manual  

Class entrant:
Caravan Weight under 1300kg - 1400kg

Towcar of the Year 2020

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5-door coupe, Volkswagen retractable towbar

Performance

  • Diesel (64.2mpg solo)
  • 4 cylinders, 1968cc engine
  • 6 gears, manual
  • Front-wheel drive
  • Power (bhp@rpm): 148@3500-4000
  • Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 340@1750-3000
  • 40 - 60mph acceleration (towing): 12.5 seconds

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (kg): 1614
  • Gross vehicle (kg): 2140
  • Caravan (kg): 1372
  • Noseweight (kg): 90

Pricing

  • From £35,085 - £42,115
  • £37,132 (price as tested) includes £1,217.50 towing gear charges
  • Total of first three years’ car tax: £500
  • Insurance group: 22E
  • CO2 g /km: 115
  • Towable with B licence: Marginal within the Club’s 85% guidelines, B+E is just necessary to fully utilise the braked towing limit (by 12kg)

Volkswagen Polo SEL 1.0 TSI DSG

winners icon towcarClass winner:
Caravan Weight under 1100kg

Towcar of the Year 2019

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Performance

  • Petrol (58.9mpg solo)
  • 3 cylinder, 999cc engine
  • 7 gear, DSG
  • Front-wheel drive
  • Power (bhp@rpm): 113@5000-5500   
  • Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 148@2000-3500
  • 40 - 60mph acceleration (towing): 10.75 seconds

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (kg): 1190
  • Gross vehicle (kg): 1660
  • Caravan (kg): 1012
  • Noseweight (kg): 50

Pricing

  • From £14,235 to £23,020
  • £20,699.50 (price as tested) includes £789.50 towing gear charges
  • Insurance group: 11E
  • CO2 g /km: 109
  • Towable with B licence: Yes

Volkswagen T-Roc SEL 2.0 TDI 4MOTION 150PS

Class entrant:
Caravan Weight 1100kg - 1350kg

Towcar of the Year 2019

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Performance

  • Diesel (56.5mpg solo)
  • 4 cylinder, 1984cc engine
  • 6 gear, manual
  • All-wheel drive
  • Power (bhp@rpm): 148@3500-4500
  • Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 251@1750-3000
  • 40 - 60mph acceleration (towing): 10.2 seconds

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (kg): 1505
  • Gross vehicle (kg): 2020
  • Caravan (kg): 1279
  • Noseweight (kg): 80

Pricing

  • From £18,955 to £33,850
  • CO2 g /km: 132
  • £29,980 (price as tested) includes £810.50 towing gear charges
  • Towable with B licence: Yes within the Club’s 85% guidelines, B+E is necessary to fully utilise the braked towing limit

Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace SEL 2.0 TDI 4MOTION 190PS DSG

Class entrant:
Caravan Weight 1500kg - 1700kg

Towcar of the Year 2019

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Performance

  • Diesel (47.9mpg solo)
  • 4 cylinder, 1968cc engine
  • 7 gear, automatic
  • All-wheel drive
  • Power (bhp@rpm): 187@3500-4000
  • Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 295@1900-3300
  • 40 - 60mph acceleration (towing): 10.3 seconds

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (kg): 1845
  • Gross vehicle (kg): 2420
  • Caravan (kg): 1568
  • Noseweight (kg): 100

Pricing

  • From £29,515 to £40,615
  • £39,840 (price as tested) includes £730 towing gear charges
  • Insurance group: 23E
  • CO2 g /km: 153
  • Towable with B licence: B licence unlikely (max caravan/trailer MTPLM 1080) but B+E required for caravan/trailer heavier than this

Volkswagen Amarok Highline 3.0 V6 TDI 4MOTION 258PS Auto

winners icon towcarClass winner:
Pick-up

Towcar of the Year 2019

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Performance

  • Diesel (33.6mpg solo)
  • 6 cylinder, 2967cc engine
  • 8 gear, automatic
  • All-wheel drive
  • Power (bhp@rpm): 254@3250-4000
  • Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 428@1400-3000
  • 40 - 60mph acceleration (towing): 6.8 seconds

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (kg): 2178
  • Gross vehicle (kg): 3290
  • Caravan (kg): 1851
  • Noseweight (kg): 140

Pricing

  • From £30,455 to £42,233
  • £43,191 (price as tested) includes £448 towing gear charges
  • Insurance group: 42E
  • CO2 g /km: 220
  • Towable with B licence: B licence unlikely (max caravan/trailer MTPLM 210) but B+E required for caravan/trailer heavier than this

Volkswagen Touareg R-Line Tech 3.0 V6 TDI SCR 4MOTION 286PS Tiptronic

winners icon towcarClass winner:
Caravan Weight over 1700kg

Towcar of the Year 2019

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Performance

  • Diesel (42.8mpg solo)
  • 6 cylinder, 2967cc engine
  • 8 gear, automatic
  • All-wheel drive
  • Power (bhp@rpm): 282@3500-4000
  • Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 442@2250-3250
  • 40 - 60mph acceleration (towing): 6.65 seconds

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (kg): 2070
  • Gross vehicle (kg): 2850
  • Caravan (kg): 1760
  • Noseweight (kg): 140

Pricing

  • From £51,595 to £58,195
  • £62,175 (price as tested) includes £1,120 towing gear charges
  • Insurance group: 42E
  • CO2 g /km: 173
  • Towable with B licence: B licence unlikely (max caravan/trailer MTPLM 650) but B+E required for caravan/trailer heavier than this

Volkswagen Golf GT 2.0TDI 150PS DSG

Class entrant:
£26,000 - £30,000

Towcar of the Year 2018

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Performance

  • Diesel (62.8mpg solo)
  • 4 cylinder, 1968cc engine
  • 6 gear, automatic
  • Front-wheel drive
  • 5 door hatch
  • Power (bhp@rpm):  148@3500-4000
  • Torque (lb/ft@rpm):  251@1750-3000
  • 30 - 60mph acceleration (towing):  11.6 seconds

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (kg):  1421
  • Gross vehicle (kg):  2260
  • Caravan (kg):  1208
  • Noseweight (kg):  80

Pricing

  • £27,835 (price as tested)
  • Insurance group:  20E
  • CO2 g /km:  117
  • Towable with B licence: Yes

Volkswagen Golf Estate Alltrack 2.0TDI 4MOTION 184PS DSG

winners icon towcarClass winner:
£30,000 - £33,000

Towcar of the Year 2018

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Performance

  • Diesel (54.3mpg solo)
  • 4 cylinder, 1968cc engine
  • 7 gear, automatic
  • All-wheel drive
  • Power (bhp@rpm):  182@3500-4000
  • Torque (lb/ft@rpm):  280@1750-3250
  • 30 - 60mph acceleration (towing):  10.1 seconds

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (kg):  1576
  • Gross vehicle (kg):  2260
  • Caravan (kg):  1340
  • Noseweight (kg):  80

Pricing

  • £32,860 (price as tested)
  • Insurance group:  23E
  • CO2 g /km:  137
  • Towable with B licence: Yes but B+E licence required for any caravan/trailer over 1410kg MTPLM

Volkswagen Passat Estate Alltrack 2.0TDI SCR 4MOTION 150PS

Class entrant:
£33,000 - £38,000
All-wheel drive under 1800kg

Towcar of the Year 2018

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Performance

  • Diesel (57.6mpg solo)
  • 4 cylinder, 1968cc engine
  • 6 gear, automatic
  • All-wheel drive
  • Power (bhp@rpm):  148@3500-4000
  • Torque (lb/ft@rpm):  251@1750-3000
  • 30 - 60mph acceleration (towing):  13.6 seconds

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (kg):  1670
  • Gross vehicle (kg):  2260
  • Caravan (kg):  1420
  • Noseweight (kg):  90

Pricing

  • £34,535 (price as tested)
  • Insurance group:  19E
  • CO2 g /km:  130
  • Towable with B licence: Yes but B+E licence required for any caravan/trailer over 1240kg MTPLM

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL 2.0TSI 4MOTION 180PS DSG

Class entrant:
£33,000 - £38,000
All-wheel drive under 1800kg

Towcar of the Year 2018

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Performance

  • Diesel (38.2mpg solo)
  • 4 cylinder, 1984cc engine
  • 7 gear, automatic
  • All-wheel drive
  • Power (bhp@rpm):  178@3940-6000
  • Torque (lb/ft@rpm):  236@1500-3940
  • 30 - 60mph acceleration (towing):  14.7 seconds

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (kg):  1862
  • Gross vehicle (kg):  2260
  • Caravan (kg):  1583
  • Noseweight (kg):  100

Pricing

  • £34,555 (price as tested)
  • Insurance group:  21E
  • CO2 g /km:  170
  • Towable with B licence: Yes but B+E licence required for any caravan/trailer over 1240kg MTPLM

Volkswagen Amarok Highline 3.0 V6 TDI 4MOTION 224PS Automatic

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Pick-up
£38,000 - £50,000

Towcar of the Year 2018

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Performance

  • Diesel (36.2mpg solo)
  • 6 cylinder, 2967cc engine
  • 8 gear, automatic
  • All-wheel drive
  • Power (bhp@rpm):  221@3000-4500
  • Torque (lb/ft@rpm):  406@1400-2750
  • 30 - 60mph acceleration (towing):  9.2 seconds

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (kg):  2178
  • Gross vehicle (kg):  2260
  • Caravan (kg):  1851
  • Noseweight (kg):  140

Pricing

  • £39,607 (price as tested)
  • Insurance group:  42E
  • CO2 g /km:  204
  • Towable with B licence: B+E licence required for any trailer over 210kg

Volkswagen Passat Estate Alltrack 2.0TDI 4MOTION 150PS

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Towcar of the Year 2017
(£32,000 - £35,000 and all-wheel drive under 1800kg)

Towcar of the Year 2017

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Performance

  • Engine: D/4/1968
  • 6 gear MAN
  • All-wheel drive
  • Power (bhp@rpm): 152@3500-4000
  • Torque (lb ft@rpm): 251@1750-3000
  • 40 - 60mph acceleration (towing):10.45 seconds 

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (kg): 1670
  • Gross vehicle (kg): 2260
  • Caravan weight (kg): 1420
  • Noseweight (kg): 90

Pricing

  • Price: £33,605
  • Insurance group: 19E
  • CO2 g /km: 30
  • Towable with B licence: Yes but B+E licence required for any caravan/trailer over 1450kg MTPLM

Volkswagen Golf Estate Alltrack 2.0TDI 4MOTION 150PS

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£29,000 - £32,000

Towcar of the Year 2017

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Performance

  • Engine: D/4/1968
  • 6 Gear MAN
  • All-wheel drive
  • Power (bhp@rpm): 152@3500-4000
  • Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 251@1750-3000
  • 40 - 60mph acceleration (towing): 10.25 seconds

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (kg): 1555
  • Gross vehicle (kg): 
  • Caravan weight (kg): 1322
  • Noseweight (kg): 80

Pricing

  • From £30,400
  • Insurance group: 17E
  • CO2 g /km: 125
  • Towable with B licence: Yes but B+E licence required for any caravan/trailer over 1450kg MTPLM

Volkswagen Jetta SE 2.0-litre

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£22,000 - £26,000

Towcar of the Year 2016

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Performance

  • Engine: Diesel / No. of cylinders:  D/4/1968
  • Automatic
  • Power (bhp@rpm): 148@3500-4000
  • Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 251@1750-3000
  • 40 - 60mph acceleration (towing): 8.3 seconds

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (kg): 1448
  • Gross vehicle (kg): 1960
  • Caravan weight (kg): 1231
  • Noseweight (kg): 75

Pricing

  • On the Road Price: £23,390
  • Total Test price: £24,740
  • Extras fitted:  VW Factory fit towbar including 13 pin electric socket (£645); Rear view camera (£165)
  • Price range: Volkswagen Jetta S 1.4-litre TSI BMT (£18,270) to Volkswagen Jetta GT 2.0-litre TDI BMT DSG (£24,170)
  • Insurance group: 22E
  • CO2 g /km: 120
  • Towable with B licence: Yes

Volkswagen Passat Estate GT 2.0-litre TDI

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£30,000 - £40,000

Towcar of the Year 2016

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Performance

  • Engine: Diesel / No. of cylinders:  D/4/1968
  • 6 Gear AUT
  • Front-wheel drive
  • Power (bhp@rpm): 188@3500-4000
  • Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 295@1750-3000
  • 40 - 60mph acceleration (towing): 8 seconds

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (kg): 1581
  • Gross vehicle (kg): 2170
  • Caravan weight (kg): 1344
  • Noseweight (kg): 90

Pricing

  • Price: £30,420
  • Extras Fitted: Retractable towbar and electrics (13 pin socket) (£875); Trailer Assist (£465)
  • Price range: Volkswagen Passat Estate 1.6 TDI S 5d (£23,870) to Volkswagen Passat Estate 2.0 BiTDI SCR R Line 4MOTION 5d DSG (£37,170)
  • Insurance group: 22E
  • CO2 g /km: 120
  • Towable with B licence: Yes, if caravan/trailer tent weight is reduced.

Volkswagen Touareg R-Line 3.0TDI V6 4MOTION

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£40,000 - £50,000

Towcar of the Year 2016

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Performance

  • Engine: Diesel / No. of cylinders: D/6/2967
  • 8 gears/AUT
  • All-wheel drive
  • Power (bhp@rpm): 258@3800-4000
  • Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 428@1750-2500
  • 40 - 60mph acceleration (towing): 7 seconds

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (kg):  2185
  • Gross vehicle (kg): 2880
  • Caravan weight (kg): 1857
  • Noseweight (kg): 100

Pricing

  • On the Road Price: £48,405
  • Total Test price: £49,175
  • Extras fitted: Retractable towbar including 13 pin electric socket (£770)
  • Price range: Volkswagen Touareg  3.0 V6 TDI BlueMotion Tech (262bhp) Response 5d Tip Auto (£35,805) to Volkswagen Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI BlueMotion Tech (262bhp) R Line 5d Tip Auto (£48,405
  • Insurance group: 43E
  • CO2 g /km: 174
  • Towable with B licence: No

Volkswagen Golf SV GT 2.0TDI DSG

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£25,000 - £30,000

Towcar of the Year 2015

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Performance

  • Engine: Diesel / No. of cylinders: D/4/1968
  • 6 Gear AUT
  • Front-wheel drive
  • Power (bhp@rpm): 148@3500-4000
  • Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 236@1750-3000
  • 40 - 60mph acceleration (towing): 9.3 seconds

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (kg): 1492
  • Gross vehicle (kg): 1990
  • Caravan weight (kg): 1268
  • Noseweight (kg): 80

Pricing

  • Price: £27,505
  • Insurance group: 17E
  • CO2 g /km: 122
  • Towable with B licence: Yes

Volkswagen Jetta Sport 2.0TDI DSG

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£20,000 - £25,000

Towcar of the Year 2014

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Performance

  • Engine: Diesel/No. of cylinders 4/cc. 1968
  • 6 Gear AUT
  • Front-wheel drive
  • Power (bhp@rpm): 138@3800
  • Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 236@1750-2500
  • 40 - 60mph acceleration (towing): 9.3 seconds

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (kg): 1441
  • Caravan weight (kg): 1225
  • Noseweight (kg): 75

Pricing

  • Price: £24,185
  • Insurance group: 17E
  • CO2 g /km: 138
  • Towable with B licence: Yes