GVWR Towing Capacity Chart: How Both Are Connected?

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What’s the fuss about the GVWR towing capacity chart? Well, first, you must know that the GVWR and a truck’s towing capacity aren’t the same, but they’re related to one another.

GVWR shows how much your vehicle can weigh to run safely. Conversely, towing capacity is the amount your truck can tow.

Knowing your vehicle’s GVWR rating and towing capacity, you can be sure that you’re fully prepared for any towing situation. And you can get the most out of your investment. Let’s check it out then.

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What is GVWR for Towing? 

GVWR stands for Gross Vehicle Weight Rating and is the maximum weight of a vehicle that can be towed by a specific size tow truck. GVW also refers to the actual loaded weight of the vehicle, not just its GVWR. 

Know all the differences between GAWR vs GVWR rating and how these are calculated.

How Does GVWR Affect Towing?

A truck’s towing capability is determined by the GVWR. It tells you how much a single vehicle can weigh when fully loaded based on its size and other specifications. GCWR is the Gross Combined Weight Rating of your tow vehicle and trailer when fully loaded.

GVWR affects towing capacity because it offers important clues to determine what you should use to increase the capacity of your tow hitch.

For example, a 1999 Ford F-150 with an 8500-pound GVWR can only be towed by at least 10,000 pounds or larger truck. Otherwise, the truck won’t be able to complete the task.

GVWR Towing Capacity Chart You Didn’t Know Of

Well, as mentioned before, GVWR and towing capacity aren’t similar terms exactly. Here’s a chart of GVWR and towing capacity details of different trucks or cars from famous brands.

Ford GVWR and Towing Capacity Chart

ModelGVWR (lbs)Max Towing Capacity (lbs)
Production Year: 2006
Crown Victoria–1500
E 15067006400
E 25086005600
E 350 Super Duty95007500
Escape43001500
Escape Hybrid46801000
Explorer61103110
F 15067006400
F 25092008600
F 350101008600
Five Hundred–1000
Focus36111000
Freestar57803500
Freestyle53792000
Ranger46006000
Taurus––
Production Year: 2007
Crown Victoria–1500
E 15085206400
E 25089005600
E 350 Super Duty95007500
Edge53002000
Escape43001500
Escape Hybrid46801000
Expedition74009200
Expedition EL76259000
Explorer61103500
Explorer Sport Trac60203500
F 15067006500
F 250920010600
F 3501010010600
Five Hundred–1000
Focus–1000
Freestar58903500
Freestyle53792000
Mustang–1000
Ranger46202460
Production Year: 2008
E 15085206000
E 25089006000
E 350 Super Duty95007400
Edge53002000
Escape43001500
Escape Hybrid46801000
Expedition74009200
Expedition EL76259000
Explorer61103500
Explorer Sport Trac60203500
F 15067006500
F 2509200  8700
F 3501010010700
F 45014500  16000
Mustang–1000
Ranger46202460
Taurus–1000
Taurus X53792000
Production Year: 2009
E 15085206000
E 25089006000
E 350 Super Duty95007400
Edge53002000
Escape43001500
Escape Hybrid46801000
Expedition74009200
Explorer61103500
Explorer Sport Trac60203500
F 15092008700
F 4501010010700
Flex59702000
Mustang 1000
Ranger46202460
Taurus 1000
Taurus X53792460

GMC GVWR and Towing Capacity Chart

ModelGVWR (lbs)Max Towing Capacity (lbs)
Production Year: 2006
Canyon48501800
Envoy55505300
Envoy XL62005000
Savana 150072004300
Savana 250086006300
Savana 350096006200
Sierra 150061004000
Sierra 2500920010500
Sierra 3500960010000
Yukon65005700
Yukon XL70007500
Production Year: 2007
Acadia64002000
Canyon48502300
Envoy55505300
Savana 150072004300
Savana 250086006300
Savana 350096006200
Sierra 150064004800
Sierra 2500920010400
Sierra 3500970010100
Yukon71004500
Yukon XL72007100
Production Year: 2008
Acadia        64112000
Canyon48502400
Envoy55505300
Savana 1500        72004300
Savana 250086006300
Savana 3500        96006200
Sierra 150064004800
Sierra 2500920010400
Sierra 3500970010100
Yukon71004500
Yukon Hybrid71006200
Yukon XL72007100
Production Year: 2009
Acadia64112000
Canyon48502400
Envoy55505300
Savana 150073004300
Savana 250086006300
Savana 350096006200
Sierra 150064004800
Sierra 2500920010500
Sierra 3500970010100
Yukon       71004800
Yukon Hybrid71006200
Yukon XL72005100

Jeep GVWR And Towing Capacity Chart 

ModelGVWR (lbs)Max Towing Capacity (lbs)
Production Year: 2006
Commander62013500
Grand Cherokee57003500
Liberty53503500
Wrangler44501000
Production Year: 2007
Commander62003500
Compass44351000
Grand Cherokee57003500
Liberty53503500
Patriot44351000
Wrangler46021000
Production Year: 2008
Commander62003500
Compass45751000
Grand Cherokee57003500
Liberty53502000
Patriot44351000
Wrangler46021000
Wrangler Unlimited49901000
Production Year: 2009
Commander62003500
Compass45751000
Grand Cherokee57003500
Liberty53502000
Patriot44351000
Wrangler46021000
Wrangler Unlimited49901000

Land Rover GVWR and Towing Capacity Chart

ModelGVWR (lbs)Max Towing Capacity (lbs)
Production Year: 2006
LR371217700
Range Rover68347700
Range Rover Sport67697700
Production Year: 2007
LR371217700
Range Rover68347700
Range Rover Sport67697716
Production Year: 2008
LR25520–
LR37121–
Range Rover6834–
Range Rover Sport67697716
Production Year: 2009
LR255203500
LR371217716
Range Rover68347716
Range Rover Sport67697716

Lexus GVWR and Towing Capacity Chart 

ModelGVWR (lbs)Max Towing Capacity (lbs)
Production Year: 2006
ES 3304540–
GS 3004541–
GS 4304674–
GX 47062006500
IS 2504431–
IS 3504497–
LS 43051002000
LX 47068606500
RX 33052453500
RX 4000h55203500
SC 4304530–
Production Year: 2007
ES 3504679–
GS 3504541–
GS 4304674–
GS 450h5200–
GX 47062006500
IS 2504431–
IS 3504497–
LS 4605445–
LX 47068606500
RX 35052653500
RX 400h55203500
SC 4304530–
Production Year: 2008
ES 3504679–
GS 3504541–
GS 4304674–
GS 450h5200–
GX 47062006500
IS 2504431–
IS 3504497–
IS-F4658–
LS 4605445–
LS 600h6075–
LX 57072758500
RX 35052652000
RX 400h55202000
SC 4304530–
Production Year: 2009
GX 470      62006500
LX 570      72758500
RX 35052652000

Toyota GVWR and Towing Capacity Chart

ModelGVWR (lbs)Max Towing Capacity (lbs)
Production Year: 2006
4Runner53305000
Avalon45651000
Camry4167–
Corolla35851500
Highlander53601500
Highlander Hybrid56752000
Land Cruiser69256500
Matrix38451500
Prius3975–
RAV444301500
Sequoia66006500
Sienna56903500
Tacoma53503500
Tundra66006800
Production Year: 2007
4Runner5330500
Avalon45651000
Camry41671000
Corolla3585–
Highlander53601500
Highlander Hybrid56755000
Land Cruiser69251500
Matrix38453500
Prius39756500
RAV444301500
Sequoia6600–
Sienna56901500
Tacoma53506500
Tundra66001500
Production Year: 2008
4Runner53305000
Avalon45651000
Camry41671000
Corolla3585–
Highlander53602000
Highlander Hybrid56753500
Land Cruiser72758500
Matrix38451500
Prius3975–
RAV444301500
Sequoia66007800
Sienna56903500
Tacoma53503500
Tundra66004800
Production Year: 2009
4Runner53305000
Avalon45651000
Camry41671000
Corolla35851500
Highlander53602000
Highlander Hybrid56753500
Land Cruiser72759935
Matrix3845–
Prius3975–
RAV444301500
Sequoia66007700
Sienna56903500
Tacoma54503500
Tundra66005000
Yaris2340–
Venza4960–

Honda GVWR and Towing Capacity Chart

ModelGVWR (lbs)Max Towing Capacity (lbs)
Production Year: 2006
Accord–1000
Civic44501500
Civic Hybrid–1000
Element44501500
Insight2250–
Odyssey59523500
Pilot59523500
Ridgeline60505000
Production Year: 2007
Accord–1000
Civic44601500
Civic Hybrid–1000
Element44501500
Odyssey59523500
Pilot5952–
Ridgeline6050–
Production Year: 2008
Civic44601500
Civic Hybrid–1000
Element44501500
Odyssey59523500
Pilot59523500
Ridgeline60505000
Production Year: 2009
Civic –1000
Odyssey59523500
Pilot59523500

Nissan GVWR and Towing Capacity Chart 

ModelGVWR (lbs)Max Towing Capacity (lbs)
Production Year: 2006
350Z4133–
Altima42001000
Armada68006500
Frontier57306300
Maxima45461000
Murano48853500
Pathfinder57976000
Quest57323500
Sentra35491000
Titan65226500
Xterra52005000
Production Year: 2007
350Z4133–
Altima42951000
Altima Hybrid45351000
Armada68006500
Frontier56906300
Maxima45461000
Murano48583500
Pathfinder58006000
Quest58203500
Sentra35491000
Titan65636500
Xterra52885000
Production Year: 2008
350Z4133–
Altima–1000
Altima Hybrid45351000
Armada68006500
Frontier56906300
Maxima45461000
Murano48583550
Pathfinder58006000
Quest58203500
Sentra35491000
Titan65636500
Xterra52885000
Production Year: 2009
350Z4133–
Altima42001000
Armada68006500
Frontier57306300
Maxima45461000
Murano48853500
Pathfinder57976000
Quest57323500
Sentra35491000
Titan65226500
Xterra52885000

Mitsubishi GVWR and Towing Capacity Chart

ModelGVWR (lbs)Max Towing Capacity (lbs)
Production Year: 2006
Eclipse4068–
Endeavor49243500
Galant4320–
Lancer37261000
Montero59525000
Outlander41451500
Raider57354050
Production Year: 2007
Eclipse4068–
Endeavor51592000
Galant4320–
Outlander50702000
Raider60134000
Production Year: 2008
Eclipse4068–
Endeavor51593500
Galant4320–
Lancer3726–
Montero59525000
Outlander41451500
Raider60134000
Production Year: 2009
Eclipse4090–
Galant4376–
Lancer4079–

Subaru GVWR and Towing Capacity Chart 

ModelGVWR (lbs)Max Towing Capacity (lbs)
Production Year: 2006
B9 Tribeca57153500
Baja45552400
Forester41502400
Impreza Sedan3920–
Impreza Wagon40402000
Impreza Outback Sport41902000
Impreza WRX STI4145–
Legacy Sedan44002700
Legacy Wagon45552700
Outback45552700
Production Year: 2007
B9 Tribeca57153500
Forester41502400
Impreza Sedan3920–
Impreza Wagon40402000
Impreza Outback Sport41902000
Impreza WRX STI4145–
Legacy Sedan44002700
Legacy Wagon45552700
Outback43252700
Production Year: 2008
Forester41502400
Impreza Sedan3920–
Impreza Wagon4040–
Impreza Outback Sport4190–
Impreza WRX STI4145–
Legacy Sedan44002700
Legacy Wagon45552700
Outback43252700
Tribeca57002700
Production Year: 2009
Forester4150–
Legacy43252700
Outback43252700
Tribeca57002700

Volkswagen GVWR and Towing Capacity Chart

ModelGVWR (lbs)Max Towing Capacity (lbs)
Production Year: 2006
Golf3881–
GTI3881–
Jetta4324–
Beetle Convertible3936–
Beetle Coupe3656–
Passat Sedan4445–
Phaeton6196–
Rabbit3968–
Touareg64867716
Production Year: 2007
Eos4369–
GTI4068–
Jetta4324–
Beetle Convertible3936–
Beetle Coupe3656–
Passat Sedan4445–
Passat Wagon4740–
Rabbit3968–
Touareg64937716
Production Year: 2008
Eos4369–
GTI4068–
Jetta4324–
Beetle Convertible3936–
Beetle Coupe3656–
Passat Sedan4445–
Passat Wagon4740–
Rabbit3968–
Touareg 26486–
Production Year: 2009
Eos4369–
GTI4068–
Jetta4324–
Beetle Convertible3936–
Beetle Coupe3656–
Passat Sedan4445–
Passat Wagon4740–
Rabbit3947–
Rutan58202000
Rabbit3968–
Tiguan49602200
Touareg 264867716

Volvo GVWR and Towing Capacity Chart

ModelGVWR (lbs)Max Towing Capacity (lbs)
Production Year: 2006
C704555–
S404217–
S60–3300
S804490–
V504326–
V704396–
XC704775–
XC905790–
Production Year: 2007
C704555–
S404226–
S604438–
S804490–
V504336–
V704396–
XC704775–
XC905790–
Production Year: 2008
C303852–
C704555–
S404212–
S604460–
S805033–
V504313–
V705070–
XC705270–
XC905790–
Production Year: 2009
C303852–
C704555–
S404212–
S604460–
S805033–
V504313–
V705070–
XC705270–
XC905790–

BMW GVWR and Towing Capacity Chart

ModelGVWR (lbs)Max Towing Capacity (lbs)
Production Year: 2006
3254343–
3304475–
5254575–
5304575–
5505004–
6504652–
7505434–
M55071–
M64850–
X350493500
X560086000
Z43571–
Z4M 3814–
Production Year: 2007
3284277–
3354652–
5254575–
5304575–
5505004–
6504652–
7505434–
7605960–
Alpina B75534–
M55071–
M64850–
X350493500
X559636000
Z43572–
Z4M 3814–
Production Year: 2008
1284134–
1354255–
3284277–
3354652–
5284689–
5354827–
5505049–
6504652–
7505434–
7605960–
Alpina B75534–
M34740–
M55071–
X350493500
X559636000
X660856000
Z43572–
Z4M 3814–
Production Year: 2009
1284134–
1354255–
3284277–
3354652–
5284689–
5354827–
5505049–
7504652–
M34740–
M55071–
X351483500
X563276000
X660856000

Audi GVWR and Towing Capacity Chart 

ModelGVWR (lbs)Max Towing Capacity (lbs)
Production Year: 2006
A85501–
TT3770–
Production Year: 2007
Q7–5500
S85799–
Production Year: 2008
Q765095500
Production Year: 2009
Q765705500

Mercedes-Benz GVWR and Towing Capacity Chart

ModelGVWR (lbs)Max Towing Capacity (lbs)
Production Year: 2006
ML35062392000
ML50062392000
R-Class4500–
Production Year: 2007
E-Class4860–
G50068347000
GL32063827500
GL45063827000
ML35062407200
ML32062407200
ML50062407200
ML63 AMG        63507200
R-Class6305–
SLR McLaren4374–
Production Year: 2008
E-Class4883–
G50070557000
G5570557000
GL32063827500
GL45063827500
GL55063827500
ML32062407200
ML35062407200
ML55062407200
ML63 AMG        63507200
R-Class6195–
SLR McLaren4365–
Production Year: 2009
E-Class4883–
GL45063827500
GL55063827500
ML35062407200
ML32062407200
ML55062407200
ML63 AMG        63937200
R-Class63053500

Porsche GVWR and Towing Capacity Chart 

ModelGVWR (lbs)Max Towing Capacity (lbs)
Production Year: 2006
Cayenne64937716
Production Year: 2008
Cayenne64937716
Production Year: 2009
911 Carrera3990–
Boxster3549–
Cayenne66257716
Cayman3571–

Suzuki GVWR and Towing Capacity Chart

ModelGVWR (lbs)Max Towing Capacity (lbs)
Production Year: 2006
Aerio3616–
Forenza36821000
Grand Vitara46303000
Reno36801000
Verona–1000
XL748063000
Production Year: 2007
Aerio3616–
Forenza36821000
Grand Vitara46303000
Reno36801000
XL755123500
Production Year: 2008
Forenza36821000
Grand Vitara46303000
Reno36801000
SX43748–
XL755123500
Production Year: 2009
SX43748–

How Does GVWR Work With A Trailer?

When towing a trailer, it’s important to know your gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) and to check with your manufacturer to make sure your trailer weight is within the weight limit of your truck/vehicle. This weight limit is determined by Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) and is generally 20,000 pounds.

Is towing capacity included in GVWR? No, But Towing capacity is related to GVWR. By law, the GVWR of your vehicle must be at least 10% greater than the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of the trailer you’re towing. For example, if your truck’s GVWR is 10,000 pounds, your trailer’s GVWR cannot exceed 12,000 pounds.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Is GVWR the same as towing capacity?

No. GVWR is the vehicle’s gross weight, and towing capacity is the maximum gross weight of the vehicle that can be toted with the towed vehicle’s hitch connected and the vehicle’s brakes applied.

How much can I tow with a GVWR of 7200?

You can tow a maximum of 9,000 pounds with a vehicle for a GVWR of 7200 pounds. However, it depends on the size of the vehicle being towed, terrain, and surface conditions involved.

What happens if I go over GVWR?

If the vehicle weight exceeds the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR), the vehicle’s weight will exceed the capacity of the axle, suspension, and tires. The vehicle may become unstable and difficult to control, increasing the crash risk.

Conclusion

Whether you’re towing a trailer or a vehicle, it’s a must to know the weight limit of the towing vehicle. This weight limit will determine the maximum weight of the trailer or vehicle the towing truck can tow. 

To know the weight limit of the towing vehicle, you can use the GVWR towing capacity chart. The GVWR towing capacity chart lists the maximum weight of a tow truck that can tow a certain trailer or vehicle. 

So, know your GVWR towing capacity chart before towing anything! 

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