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2020 Volvo V90 towing capacity

Max tow rating

3,500lb

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Trailer check

Yes. 2,800 lb is within 80% of the rating.

Tow rating
3,500 lb
80% rule
Up to 2,800 lb
Margin
700 lb (20%)
Hitch class needed
II, up to 3,500 lb
Share of curb weight
67% of 4,159 lb

Within the 85% curb weight guideline.

Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 14-19 mpg.

05,00010,00015,000Teardrop camperUtility trailerPop-up camperBoat on a trailerSmall travel trailerMid-size travel trailerCar on a car haulerLarge travel trailerFifth wheel80%: 2,800 lbRating: 3,500 lb
Pounds. Blue: fits under 2,800 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
3,500 lb
80% of the rating
2,800 lb
Hitch class at max
II, up to 3,500 lb
What it can pull at 2,800 lb
TrailerLoaded weightFits
Teardrop camper1,000 to 2,500 lbYes
Utility trailer1,000 to 3,000 lbSome, up to 2,800 lb
Pop-up camper1,500 to 3,000 lbSome, up to 2,800 lb
Boat on a trailer2,000 to 6,000 lbSome, up to 2,800 lb
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 3,500 lb: T6 Cross Country AWD, $54,550.

2020 Volvo V90 tow rating by trim
TrimEngineDrivetrainTow ratingCurb weightMSRP
T6 Cross Country AWD2.0L 4cylAWD3,500 lb4,159 lb$54,550
T5 R-Design FWD2.0L 4cylFWD1,650 lb to 2,000 lb4,127 lb$51,450
T5 Inscription FWD2.0L 4cylFWD1,650 lb to 2,000 lb4,127 lb$53,450
T6 R-Design AWD2.0L 4cylAWD1,650 lb to 3,500 lb4,159 lb$57,450
T6 Inscription AWD2.0L 4cylAWD1,650 lb to 3,500 lb4,159 lb$59,450

Max rating by year

01,0002,0003,0004,000201720192021202320252026
Highest rating each year, 2017 to 2026. Pounds.
  • Changed in 2018: 3,500 lb to 3,700 lb.
  • Changed in 2019: 3,700 lb to 3,500 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