What can the 2026 Volvo XC40 tow?
Yes, up to
3,500 lb
- Trailer types that fit
- 5 of 26
- 80% of the rating
- 2,800 lb
- Owner margin, not a maker limit
- Top trim
- B4 Core Dark Theme FWD
Fit: 80% of the rating or less, and payload when listed.
Trailer check
Yes. 757 lb under the rating.
- Trailer
- Pop-up camper, 17-19 ft travel length: 2,743 lb loaded.
- Tow rating
- 3,500 lb. 78% used.
- Payload
- Not listed for this trim. No payload verdict.
Shown: the heaviest trailer type that fits the top trim.
The tow rating as a picture
Checks
| Check | Numbers |
|---|---|
| Tow rating Pass | 2,743 lb loaded. Rating 3,500 lb. 78% of the rating. Margin 757 lb. |
| 80% of the rating Pass | Up to 2,800 lb. A common owner margin, not a maker limit. |
| Payload Not known | Payload not listed for this trim. No verdict. |
| Hitch needed Info | Class II, up to 3,500 lb. |
| Frontal area Not known | Maker guides also limit trailer frontal area. Check your towing guide. |
People: 2 at 150 lb each. Trim: B4 Core Dark Theme FWD.
Every trim
11 trims: no payload listed. Tow rating checked only.
Source marks: one source
| Trim | Tow rating | Share of rating | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| B4 Core Dark Theme FWD | 3,500 lb | 78% | Tow rating only |
| B4 FWD Core | 3,500 lb | 78% | Tow rating only |
| B5 Core Dark Theme AWD | 3,500 lb | 78% | Tow rating only |
| B5 AWD Core | 3,500 lb | 78% | Tow rating only |
| B4 Plus Dark Theme FWD | 3,500 lb | 78% | Tow rating only |
| B4 FWD Plus | 3,500 lb | 78% | Tow rating only |
| B5 Plus Dark Theme AWD | 3,500 lb | 78% | Tow rating only |
| B5 AWD Plus | 3,500 lb | 78% | Tow rating only |
| B5 Ultra Dark Theme AWD | 3,500 lb | 78% | Tow rating only |
| B5 AWD Ultra | 3,500 lb | 78% | Tow rating only |
| B5 Ultra Black Edition AWD | 3,500 lb | 78% | Tow rating only |
Sources for this check
- Jayco: trailer specs (3 pages)
- SAE J2807 assumes 150 lb for driver and passenger (Jalopnik, 2014-06-19)
Trailer table checked 2026-10-11. Dry weight plus 15% for gear, an assumption.
What this cannot tell you
Typical weights for the class. Check your trailer's sticker.
Ratings need the right hitch and tow package.
- Two or more sources agree
- One source
- Model-level or estimate
- Sources differ