Hi guys, am thinking of getting a 1.8 TSI Scout under the zero VAT scheme but am not sure about the towing weight. The brochure suggests 1800Kg for a non 4x4 1.8 TSI but only 1500 for the 4x4 or Scout. The lower powered 1.6D even gets 1600Kg as does the Superb 1.8 TSI 4x4. These figures (particularly the 1800Kg) don't seem right.

Could somebody with a 1.8 TSI Scout check the proper figures from the Weights Plate under the bonnet somewhere please. The towing weight is the difference between the highest weight and the max vehicle laden weight.

Thanks in advance.

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I don't have access to an actual Scout at the moment but I do have access to the manual... According to the manual the max braked trailer loads are:

• 1.8 TSI - Max 1300kg
• 1.8 TSI 4x4 (inc Scout) - Max 1500kg
• 2.0 CR - Max 1400kg
• 2.0 CR 4x4 (inc Scout) - Max 1600kg

I don't have access to an actual Scout at the moment but I do have access to the manual... According to the manual the max braked trailer loads are:

• 1.8 TSI - Max 1300kg
• 1.8 TSI 4x4 (inc Scout) - Max 1500kg
• 2.0 CR - Max 1400kg
• 2.0 CR 4x4 (inc Scout) - Max 1600kg

Thanks for that. I got a phone call from Skoda UK this morning. The 1.8 TSI 2WD should, as you stated be 1300, with 1.8 TSI Scout at 1500Kgs. They seems quite pleased that I had found the error, whilst being very surprised that it had slipped through 2 years worth of Brochures!

Unfortunately for me 1500Kgs is not enough for my Van. Back to Superb I suppose if I do indeed change car.

Unfortunately for me 1500Kgs is not enough for my Van. Back to Superb I suppose if I do indeed change car.

Or what about a Yeti? 1.8TSi can tow 1800kgs.