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2020 Volvo V60 towing capacity

Max tow rating

2,000lb

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Trailer check

Yes. 1,600 lb is within 80% of the rating.

Tow rating
2,000 lb
80% rule
Up to 1,600 lb
Margin
400 lb (20%)
Hitch class needed
I, up to 2,000 lb
Share of curb weight
Curb weight not listed

Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 18-24 mpg.

05,00010,00015,000Teardrop camperUtility trailerPop-up camperBoat on a trailerSmall travel trailerMid-size travel trailerCar on a car haulerLarge travel trailerFifth wheel80%: 1,600 lbRating: 2,000 lb
Pounds. Blue: fits under 1,600 lb, 80% of the rating. Orange: lighter ones fit. Grey: too heavy.

What it can pull

Rule: keep the trailer at 80% of the rating or less.

Max tow rating
2,000 lb
80% of the rating
1,600 lb
Hitch class at max
I, up to 2,000 lb
What it can pull at 1,600 lb
TrailerLoaded weightFits
Teardrop camper1,000 to 2,500 lbSome, up to 1,600 lb
Utility trailer1,000 to 3,000 lbSome, up to 1,600 lb
Pop-up camper1,500 to 3,000 lbSome, up to 1,600 lb
Boat on a trailer2,000 to 6,000 lbNo
Small travel trailer3,000 to 5,000 lbNo
Mid-size travel trailer5,000 to 7,500 lbNo
Car on a car hauler5,500 to 7,500 lbNo
Large travel trailer7,500 to 10,000 lbNo
Fifth wheel10,000 to 16,000 lbNo

Trailer weights are typical loaded weights.

Tow rating by trim

Cheapest at 2,000 lb: T8 Polestar Engineered AWD, $67,300.

2020 Volvo V60 tow rating by trim
TrimEngineDrivetrainTow ratingCurb weightMSRP
T8 Polestar Engineered AWD2.0L 4cylAWD2,000 lb3,799 lb to 4,537 lb$67,300
T8 eAWD Plug-In Hybrid Polestar AWD2.0LAWD2,000 lb3,799 lb to 4,202 lb$67,300
Plug-in Hybrid T8 Polestar Engineered eAWD2.0LN/A2,000 lbN/A$67,300
T5 Momentum FWD2.0L 4cylFWD1,650 lb to 2,000 lb3,785 lb$39,650
T5 Cross Country AWD2.0L 4cylAWD1,650 lb to 2,000 lb4,002 lb$45,100
T5 Inscription FWD2.0L 4cylFWD1,650 lb to 2,000 lb3,785 lb$45,400
T5 R-Design FWD2.0L 4cylFWD1,650 lb to 2,000 lb3,785 lb$45,400

Max rating by year

01,0002,0003,0004,0002015201720192021202320252026
Highest rating each year, 2015 to 2026. Pounds.
  • Changed in 2019: 3,500 lb to 1,650 lb.
  • Changed in 2020: 1,650 lb to 2,000 lb.

Lists by trailer weight

Other models rated for these weights.

What this cannot tell you

Ratings need the right hitch and tow package.

Passengers and cargo count against the payload.

How values are checked