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2021 Volvo XC40 Recharge 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
Curb weight not listed

Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 16-21 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: XC40 T4 Momentum FWD.

2021 Volvo XC40 Recharge tow rating by trim
TrimEngineDrivetrainTow ratingCurb weightMSRP
XC40 T4 Momentum FWD2.0L 4cylFWD3,500 lb3,627 lb to 4,718 lbN/A
XC40 T4 R-Design FWD2.0L 4cylFWD3,500 lb3,714 lb to 4,718 lbN/A
XC40 T4 Inscription FWD2.0L 4cylFWD3,500 lb3,820 lb to 4,718 lbN/A
XC40 T5 Momentum AWD2.0L 4cylAWD3,500 lb3,753 lb to 4,718 lbN/A
XC40 T5 R-Design AWD2.0L 4cylAWD3,500 lb3,840 lb to 4,718 lbN/A
XC40 T5 Inscription AWD2.0L 4cylAWD3,500 lb3,837 lb to 4,718 lbN/A
Pure Electric P8 eAWDElectricN/A2,000 lb4,741 lb$53,990
AWDElectricAWD2,000 lb4,741 lb$54,090

Max rating by year

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Highest rating each year, 2021 to 2025. Pounds.
  • Changed in 2023: 3,500 lb to 4,630 lb.
  • Changed in 2024: 4,630 lb to 3,500 lb.

Rivals: max tow rating

2021 rivals by max tow rating
ModelMax tow ratingCheapest trim at maxMSRP
GMC Yukon XL8,300 lbSLE RWD$53,700
Land Rover Discovery8,200 lbP360 S R Dynamic 4WD$61,900
Audi Q77,700 lb55 TFSI Premium AWD$54,950
Mercedes-Benz GLE7,700 lbGLE 350 4MATIC AWD$57,250
Lexus GX6,500 lb460 AWD$53,450
Audi SQ54,400 lbPremium AWD$52,900
Volvo XC40 Recharge (this car)3,500 lbXC40 T4 Momentum FWDN/A

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