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2021 Volvo XC40 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
77% of 3,627 lb

Within the 85% curb weight guideline.

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: T4 Momentum FWD, $33,700.

2021 Volvo XC40 tow rating by trim
TrimEngineDrivetrainTow ratingCurb weightMSRP
T4 Momentum FWD2.0L 4cylFWD3,500 lb3,627 lb$33,700
T5 Momentum AWD2.0L 4cylAWD3,500 lb3,753 lb$35,700
T4 R-Design FWD2.0L 4cylFWD3,500 lb3,714 lb$38,950
T4 Inscription FWD2.0L 4cylFWD3,500 lb3,820 lb$39,450
T5 R-Design AWD2.0L 4cylAWD3,500 lb3,756 lb$40,950
T5 Inscription AWD2.0L 4cylAWD3,500 lb3,805 lb$41,450
Recharge P8 eAWD Pure Electric AWDElectricAWD2,000 lb4,740 lb$53,990
Recharge P8 eAWD Pure Electric R-DesignElectricN/A2,000 lb4,741 lb$53,990
Recharge AWDElectricAWD2,000 lb4,741 lbN/A

Max rating by year

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Highest rating each year, 2021 to 2026. Pounds.
  • Changed in 2023: 3,500 lb to 2,000 lb.
  • Changed in 2024: 2,000 lb to 3,500 lb.

Rivals: max tow rating

2021 rivals by max tow rating
ModelMax tow ratingCheapest trim at maxMSRP
Dodge Durango8,700 lbSRT 392 AWD$65,877
Jeep Grand Cherokee7,200 lbSRT 4WD$70,995 to $71,270
Ford Explorer5,600 lbST 4WD$49,000
Volvo XC40 (this car)3,500 lbT4 Momentum FWD$33,700
Mazda CX-93,500 lbSport FWD$34,160
Lexus UX2,000 lb200 FWD$33,000
Audi Q31,801 lb40 TFSI Premium AWD$34,000

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