The VW Beetle is not designed to tow anything.
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No.
The 2002 Volkswagen Passat GLX is not recommended for towing. However, the maximum payload capacity of this vehicle is 1,074 pounds.
The towing capacity for a 2002 TDi VW Beetle is rated at level 1 towing. The max load a 2002 Beetle can handle is up to 1 ton or 2,000 pounds.
My owners manual puts it at 3000 lbs.
1000# DSG tranny 2000# manual tranny
165R15.
1500 lbs. with manual trans per owners manual
screwdriver, flat.
1966 standard bettle