Technical data and specifications › Maximum permissible weights 237
VIN display
The engine output falls as the height increases, as
does the ability to climb.
The display of the VIN takes place in the infotain-
ment in the following menu item:
Therefore, for every additional 1,000 m in height (or
part), the maximum permissible towed weight must
be reduced by 10 %.
Menu item for the Service
Or:
The towed weight is made up of the actual weights
of the loaded towing vehicle and the loaded trailer.
Menu item for the Service
Engine number
The engine number is embossed on the engine block.
Payloads
It is possible to calculate the approximate maximum
payload from the difference between the permissible
total weight and the operating weight.
Maximum permissible weights
The payload consists of the following components:
The maximum permissible weights are listed on the
nameplate.
The weight of the passenger
The weight of all luggage and other loads
The weight of the roof, including the roof rack sys-
tem
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The type plate is located at the bottom of the middle
body pillar of the vehicle.
The weight of the equipment that is excluded from
the operating weight
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WARNING
Risk of accident and danger of vehicle damage!
Do not exceed the specified values for the maxi-
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mum permissible weights.
Operating weight
A
B
Maximum permissible gross weight
Information about the operating weight
Maximum permissible towed weight (towing ve-
hicle and trailer)
The specification corresponds to the lowest possible
operating weight without additional weight-increas-
ing equipment. This includes 75 kg driver's weight,
the weight of the operating fluids and the on-board
tool kit and a fuel tank filled to min. 90%.
C
D
Maximum permissible front axle load
Maximum permissible rear axle load
Maximum permissible towed weight
The specified value is valid for altitudes up to 1000
m above sea level.
Operating weight
Operating weight (kg)
Engine type
Gearbox
Superb
Superb Combi
DSG a)
Manual gearbox
DSG a)
1443
1467
1477
1535
1510
1465
1482
1492
1557
1532
1.4 l/110 kW TSI
1.5 l/110 kW TSI
DSG a)
2.0 l/140 kW TSI
2.0 l/162 kW TSI
2.0 l/206 kW TSI
2.0 l/90 kW TDI CR
DSG a)
DSG a) 4X4
1620/1655 b)
1552
1642/1670 b)
1574
DSG a)
Manual gearbox
DSG a)
1555
1585
1545
1576
1577
1607
1567
1598
2.0 l/110 kW TDI CR
2.0 l/130 kW TDI CR
DSG a)
DSG a)
DSG a) 4x4
2.0 l/147 kW TDI CR
1652
1674
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