T5 2.5 TDI vs. T5.2 2.0 TDI: Towing Capacity Comparison

Hello,

Could it be that the T5.2 has been "derated" with respect to its towing capacity?

What can a 5-cylinder engine pull?

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"Ours can handle 2.5 tons... 3.5 tons is possible, but there are some specific models for that, which require the vehicle to be "upgraded" (as far as I know, this is not just a formal process, but also involves structural modifications) to increase the total weight. Additionally, a modified coupling system is also necessary."

The new 4-cylinder engines are also all specified with a towing capacity of 2.5 tons.

What do you mean by "deloaded"? What is the total weight of the vehicle and trailer combination?

No.

I was thinking about using a 3T crankset with 2.5-inch tires.
Okay, so it seems like nothing has changed, at least not for the 132kW dual-fan model.

Probably not...at least, not to my knowledge.

Engine: 85 kW gasoline engine.
unrestricted, incline up to 12% = 750 kg.
braked, inclines up to 8% = 2,300 kg.
braked, inclines up to 12% = 2,000 kg.
Maximum permissible gross weight on a gradient of up to 8% = 4,800 kg.
Maximum permissible weight on a 12% incline: 4,500 kg.

Engine: 173 kW gasoline engine.
unrestricted, incline up to 12% = 750 kg.
braked, inclines up to 8% = 2,500 kg.
braked, inclines up to 12% = 2,500 kg.
Maximum permissible gross weight on a 8% incline = 5,300 kg.
Maximum permissible gross weight on a 12% incline: 5,300 kg.

Engine: 75 kW TDI diesel engine without a particulate filter.
unrestricted, incline up to 12% = 750 kg.
braked, inclines up to 8% = 2,500 kg.
braked, inclines up to 12% = 2,200 kg.
Maximum permissible gross weight on a 8% incline = 5,200 kg.
Maximum permissible gross vehicle weight on a 12% incline = 4,900 kg.

Engine: 75 kW TDI diesel engine with diesel particulate filter.
unrestricted, incline up to 12% = 750 kg.
braked, inclines up to 8% = 2,500 kg.
braked, inclines up to 12% = 2,200 kg.
Maximum permissible gross weight on a 8% incline = 5,200 kg.
Maximum permissible gross vehicle weight on a 12% incline = 4,900 kg.

Engine: 77 kW TDI diesel engine.
unrestricted, incline up to 12% = 750 kg.
braked, inclines up to 8% = 2,500 kg.
braked, inclines up to 12% = 2,200 kg.
Maximum permissible gross weight on a 8% incline = 5,200 kg.
Maximum permissible gross vehicle weight on a 12% incline = 4,900 kg.

Engine: 96 kW TDI diesel engine without diesel particulate filter.
unrestricted, incline up to 12% = 750 kg.
braked, inclines up to 8% = 2,500 kg.
braked, inclines up to 12% = 2,500 kg.
Maximum permissible gross weight on a 8% incline = 5,300 kg.
Maximum permissible gross weight on a 12% incline: 5,300 kg.

Engine: 96 kW TDI diesel engine with diesel particulate filter.
unrestricted, incline up to 12% = 750 kg.
braked, inclines up to 8% = 2,500 kg.
braked, inclines up to 12% = 2,500 kg.
Maximum permissible gross weight on a 8% incline = 5,300 kg.
Maximum permissible gross weight on a 12% incline: 5,300 kg.

Engine: 128 kW TDI diesel engine without diesel particulate filter.
unrestricted, incline up to 12% = 750 kg.
braked, inclines up to 8% = 2,500 kg.
braked, inclines up to 12% = 2,500 kg.
Maximum permissible gross weight on a 8% incline = 5,300 kg.
Maximum permissible gross weight on a 12% incline: 5,300 kg.

Engine: 128 kW TDI diesel engine with diesel particulate filter.
unrestricted, incline up to 12% = 750 kg.
braked, inclines up to 8% = 2,500 kg.
braked, inclines up to 12% = 2,500 kg.
Maximum permissible gross weight on a 8% incline = 5,300 kg.
Maximum permissible gross weight on a 12% incline: 5,300 kg.

...would likely be borderline or even unachievable when considering the total permissible weight.

mhhh...the new one is lighter (150kg), faster (3 km/h), accelerates better to 100 km/h (0.7 sec), and consumes much, much less...according to the list .

It *must* be the better one, because a lower empty weight also allows you to carry significantly more. That reminds me, I need to check the actual empty weight. I would just have to clear all the debris out of it... mmm, maybe it will rain again soon, so I'll have something to do when I'm bored at home.