2021 Volvo XC90 towing capacity
Max tow rating
5,000lb
- T5 Momentum AWD, 2.0L 4cyl.
- Base trim: 4,000 lb.
- Top 34% of 127 SUVs (2021).
Trailer check
Yes. 4,000 lb is within 80% of the rating.
- Tow rating
- 5,000 lb
- 80% rule
- Up to 4,000 lb
- Margin
- 1,000 lb (20%)
- Hitch class needed
- III, up to 8,000 lb
- Share of curb weight
- 88% of 4,555 lb
Over the 85% curb weight guideline.
What it can pull
Rule: keep the trailer at 80% of the rating or less.
- Max tow rating
- 5,000 lb
- 80% of the rating
- 4,000 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 4,000 lb |
| Small travel trailer | 3,000 to 5,000 lb | Some, up to 4,000 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 5,000 lb: T5 Momentum AWD, $51,500.
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Tow rating | Curb weight | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T5 Momentum AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | AWD | 5,000 lb | 4,555 lb | $51,500 |
| T5 AWD Momentum 7P | 2.0L | AWD | 5,000 lb | 4,516 lb | $51,500 |
| T6 Momentum AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | AWD | 5,000 lb | 4,555 lb | $56,950 |
| T6 AWD Momentum 7P | 2.0L | AWD | 5,000 lb | 4,555 lb | $56,950 |
| T6 AWD Momentum 6P | 2.0L | AWD | 5,000 lb | 4,514 lb | $57,450 |
| T5 R-Design AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | AWD | 5,000 lb | 4,555 lb | $58,100 |
| T5 AWD R-Design 7P | 2.0L | AWD | 5,000 lb | 4,516 lb | $58,100 |
| T6 R-Design AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | AWD | 5,000 lb | 4,555 lb | $62,650 |
| T6 AWD R-Design 7P | 2.0L | AWD | 5,000 lb | 4,555 lb | $62,650 |
| T6 Inscription AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | AWD | 5,000 lb | 4,555 lb | $63,250 |
| T6 AWD Inscription 7P | 2.0L | AWD | 5,000 lb | 4,555 lb | $63,250 |
| Recharge T8 eAWD PHEV Inscription Expression 7P | 2.0L | N/A | 5,000 lb | 5,099 lb | $63,450 |
| T8 Recharge Inscription Expression 7-Passenger eAWD | N/A | N/A | 5,000 lb | 4,555 lb | $63,450 |
| T8 Inscription Expression Recharge Plug-In Hybrid AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | AWD | 5,000 lb | 5,099 lb | $63,450 |
| T6 AWD Inscription 6P | 2.0L | AWD | 5,000 lb | 4,514 lb | $63,750 |
| Recharge T8 eAWD PHEV Inscription Expression 6P | 2.0L | N/A | 5,000 lb | 5,099 lb | $63,950 |
| T8 Recharge Inscription Expression 6-Passenger eAWD | N/A | N/A | 5,000 lb | 4,555 lb | $63,950 |
| T8 Recharge R-Design eAWD | N/A | N/A | 5,000 lb | 4,555 lb | $69,150 |
| Recharge T8 eAWD PHEV R-Design 7P | 2.0L | N/A | 5,000 lb | 5,099 lb | $69,150 |
| T8 R-Design Recharge Plug-In Hybrid AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | AWD | 5,000 lb | 5,099 lb | $69,150 |
| Recharge T8 eAWD PHEV Inscription 7P | 2.0L | N/A | 5,000 lb | 5,099 lb | $69,750 |
| T8 Recharge Inscription 7-Passenger eAWD | N/A | N/A | 5,000 lb | 4,555 lb | $69,750 |
| T8 Inscription Recharge Plug-In Hybrid AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | AWD | 5,000 lb | 5,099 lb | $69,750 |
| Recharge T8 eAWD PHEV Inscription 6P | 2.0L | N/A | 5,000 lb | 5,099 lb | $70,250 |
| T8 Recharge Inscription 6-Passenger eAWD | N/A | N/A | 5,000 lb | 4,555 lb | $70,250 |
| T5 Momentum FWD | 2.0L 4cyl | FWD | 4,000 lb | 4,374 lb to 5,095 lb | $49,000 |
| T5 FWD Momentum 7P | 2.0L | FWD | 4,000 lb | 4,374 lb to 5,095 lb | $49,000 |
| T5 R-Design FWD | 2.0L 4cyl | FWD | 4,000 lb | 4,374 lb to 5,095 lb | $55,600 |
| T5 FWD R-Design 7P | 2.0L | FWD | 4,000 lb | 4,374 lb to 5,095 lb | $55,600 |
Max rating by year
- Changed in 2010: 4,960 lb to 5,000 lb.
- Changed in 2011: 5,000 lb to 3,300 lb.
- Changed in 2012: 3,300 lb to 4,960 lb.
- Changed in 2013: 4,960 lb to 3,970 lb.
- Changed in 2014: 3,970 lb to 4,960 lb.
- Changed in 2016: 4,960 lb to 8,000 lb.
- Changed in 2017: 8,000 lb to 5,000 lb.
- Changed in 2023: 5,000 lb to 5,952 lb.
- Changed in 2024: 5,952 lb to 5,000 lb.
Rivals: max tow rating
| Model | Max tow rating | Cheapest trim at max | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nissan Armada | 8,500 lb | S 2WD | $48,900 |
| Ford Expedition | 6,300 lb | Max XLT 4x2 | $55,410 |
| Jaguar F PACE | 5,291 lb | P250 AWD | $49,995 |
| Volvo XC90 (this car) | 5,000 lb | T5 Momentum AWD | $51,500 |
| Audi Q5 Sportback | 4,400 lb | 45 TFSI Premium AWD | $47,800 |
| Cadillac XT6 | 4,000 lb | Luxury AWD | $50,045 |
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
- 1 source
- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree