2020 Volvo XC60 towing capacity
Max tow rating
5,291lb
- T8 Momentum AWD, 2.0L 4cyl.
- Base trim: 3,500 lb.
- Top 34% of 120 SUVs (2020).
Trailer check
Yes. 4,200 lb is within 80% of the rating.
- Tow rating
- 5,291 lb
- 80% rule
- Up to 4,233 lb
- Margin
- 1,091 lb (21%)
- Hitch class needed
- III, up to 8,000 lb
- Share of curb weight
- Curb weight not listed
Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 16-22 mpg.
What it can pull
Rule: keep the trailer at 80% of the rating or less.
- Max tow rating
- 5,291 lb
- 80% of the rating
- 4,233 lb
- Hitch class at max
- III, up to 8,000 lb
| Trailer | Loaded weight | Fits |
|---|---|---|
| Teardrop camper | 1,000 to 2,500 lb | Yes |
| Utility trailer | 1,000 to 3,000 lb | Yes |
| Pop-up camper | 1,500 to 3,000 lb | Yes |
| Boat on a trailer | 2,000 to 6,000 lb | Some, up to 4,233 lb |
| Small travel trailer | 3,000 to 5,000 lb | Some, up to 4,233 lb |
| Mid-size travel trailer | 5,000 to 7,500 lb | No |
| Car on a car hauler | 5,500 to 7,500 lb | No |
| Large travel trailer | 7,500 to 10,000 lb | No |
| Fifth wheel | 10,000 to 16,000 lb | No |
Trailer weights are typical loaded weights.
Tow rating by trim
Cheapest at 5,291 lb: T8 Momentum AWD, $53,950.
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Tow rating | Curb weight | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T8 Momentum AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | AWD | 5,291 lb | 4,114 lb to 4,691 lb | $53,950 |
| T8 R-Design AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | AWD | 5,291 lb | 4,114 lb to 4,691 lb | $60,650 |
| T8 Inscription AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | AWD | 5,291 lb | 4,114 lb to 4,691 lb | $61,450 |
| T5 FWD Momentum | 2.0L | FWD | 3,500 lb | N/A | $40,150 |
| T5 FWD R-Design | 2.0L | FWD | 3,500 lb | N/A | $46,850 |
| T5 FWD Inscription | 2.0L | FWD | 3,500 lb | N/A | $46,850 |
| T8 Polestar Engineered AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | AWD | 3,500 lb | 4,114 lb to 4,745 lb | $69,500 |
| T5 Momentum AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | AWD | 3,500 lb to 5,070 lb | 4,109 lb | $42,450 |
| T6 Momentum AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | AWD | 3,500 lb to 5,291 lb | 4,210 lb | $45,950 |
| T5 Inscription AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | AWD | 3,500 lb to 5,070 lb | 4,109 lb | $49,150 |
| T5 R-Design AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | AWD | 3,500 lb to 5,070 lb | 4,109 lb | $49,150 |
| T6 Inscription AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | AWD | 3,500 lb to 5,291 lb | 4,210 lb | $52,650 |
| T6 R-Design AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | AWD | 3,500 lb to 5,291 lb | 4,210 lb | $52,650 |
No rating listed: 5 trims.
Max rating by year
- Changed in 2010: 3,500 lb to 3,300 lb.
- Changed in 2015: 3,300 lb to 3,500 lb.
- Changed in 2020: 3,500 lb to 5,291 lb.
- Changed in 2021: 5,291 lb to 3,500 lb.
- Changed in 2023: 3,500 lb to 4,960 lb.
- Changed in 2024: 4,960 lb to 3,500 lb.
Rivals: max tow rating
| Model | Max tow rating | Cheapest trim at max | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volvo XC60 (this car) | 5,291 lb | T8 Momentum AWD | $53,950 |
| Alfa Romeo Stelvio | 3,000 lb | AWD | $43,400 |
| BMW X3 | 3,000 lb | sDrive30i RWD | $41,950 |
| Lincoln Nautilus | 2,000 lb | Standard FWD | $41,040 |
| Jaguar E PACE | 1,653 lb | P250 AWD | $39,950 |
| Acura RDX | 1,500 lb | FWD | $37,800 |
| Buick Enclave | 1,500 lb | Preferred FWD | $40,000 |
Lists by trailer weight
Other models rated for these weights.
- What can tow 1,500 lb? 173 models (2026)
- What can tow 2,000 lb? 155 models (2026)
- What can tow 3,500 lb? 135 models (2026)
- What can tow 5,000 lb? 92 models (2026)
What this cannot tell you
Ratings need the right hitch and tow package.
Passengers and cargo count against the payload.
- 2 or more sources
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree