Diesel cars ranked by the manufacturer’s maximum braked towing capacity, taken from the EU type-approval record. 13verified models in our catalogue; every figure is cited. Towing varies by trim and tow-package — the value shown is the highest-rated variant, so always confirm the exact figure for your trim on the car’s own towing page.
| # | Model | Max braked | Unbraked | Kerb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mitsubishi PajeroPajero III (V60) | up to 2,800 kg | 750 kg | 2,015 kg |
| 2 | Mazda CX-5CX-5 II (KF) | up to 2,000 kg | 750 kg | 1,535 kg |
| 3 | Mitsubishi OutlanderOutlander (CW) | up to 2,000 kg | 750 kg | 1,715 kg |
| 4 | Nissan X-TrailX-Trail (T32) | up to 2,000 kg | 750 kg | 1,655 kg |
| 5 | Kia SportageSportage V | up to 1,650 kg | 750 kg | 1,565 kg |
| 6 | Mazda 66 (GJ) | up to 1,600 kg | 730 kg | 1,485 kg |
| 7 | Subaru XVXV (GP) | up to 1,600 kg | 650 kg | 1,540 kg |
| 8 | Hyundai TucsonTucson III (TLe) | up to 1,400 kg | 750 kg | 1,500 kg |
| 9 | Nissan QashqaiQashqai II (J11) | up to 1,350 kg | 692 kg | 1,385 kg |
| 10 | Toyota VersoVerso (R20) | up to 1,300 kg | 450 kg | 1,595 kg |
| 11 | Nissan JukeJuke (F15) | up to 1,250 kg | 625 kg | 1,250 kg |
| 12 | Suzuki SwiftSwift (ZC/ZD) | up to 1,000 kg | 400 kg | 1,065 kg |
| 13 | Hyundai i20i20 II (GB) | up to 910 kg | 450 kg | 1,055 kg |
Ranked by the manufacturer’s maximum braked trailer weight (the highest-rated trim/tow-package), from the EU type-approval record (RDW open data). One row per model — the generation with the highest rating. These are EU type-approval figures (braked rating, 12% gradient); US SAE J2807 ratings differ and are not mixed in. A braked trailer has its own brakes; the unbraked limit is much lower. The sample is our verified catalogue (13 dieselmodels), not every car on sale. For the exact limit of a specific trim, open that car’s towing page.