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2021 Volvo XC60 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: 15-20 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: T5 FWD Momentum, $41,700.

2021 Volvo XC60 tow rating by trim
TrimEngineDrivetrainTow ratingCurb weightMSRP
T5 FWD Momentum2.0LFWD3,500 lb4,008 lb to 4,751 lb$41,700
T5 Momentum AWD2.0L 4cylAWD3,500 lb4,148 lb$44,000
T6 Momentum AWD2.0L 4cylAWD3,500 lb4,120 lb to 4,751 lb$47,500
T5 FWD R-Design2.0LFWD3,500 lb4,008 lb to 4,751 lb$47,850
T5 FWD Inscription2.0LFWD3,500 lb4,008 lb to 4,751 lb$49,200
T5 R-Design AWD2.0L 4cylAWD3,500 lb4,148 lb$50,150
T5 Inscription AWD2.0L 4cylAWD3,500 lb4,148 lb$51,500
Recharge Inscription Expression AWD2.0L 4cylAWD3,500 lb4,698 lb$53,500
T6 R-Design AWD2.0L 4cylAWD3,500 lb4,120 lb to 4,751 lb$53,650
T6 Inscription AWD2.0L 4cylAWD3,500 lb4,120 lb to 4,751 lb$55,000
Recharge R-Design AWD2.0L 4cylAWD3,500 lb4,698 lb$59,650
Recharge Inscription AWD2.0L 4cylAWD3,500 lb4,698 lb$61,000
T8 Polestar Engineered AWD2.0L 4cylAWD3,500 lb4,423 lb$69,500

No rating listed: 8 trims.

Max rating by year

01,0002,0003,0004,0005,0006,0002009201220152018202120242026
Highest rating each year, 2009 to 2026. Pounds.
  • 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

2021 rivals by max tow rating
ModelMax tow ratingCheapest trim at maxMSRP
Land Rover Discovery Sport4,409 lbS AWD$41,900
Jaguar E PACE3,968 lbP250 AWD$40,995
Volvo XC60 (this car)3,500 lbT5 FWD Momentum$41,700
Alfa Romeo Stelvio3,000 lbAWD$44,350
BMW X33,000 lbsDrive30i RWD$43,000
Lincoln Nautilus2,000 lbStandard FWD$42,500

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