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2022 Volvo S60 towing capacity

Max tow rating

2,000lb

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Trailer check

Yes. 1,600 lb is within 80% of the rating.

Tow rating
2,000 lb
80% rule
Up to 1,600 lb
Margin
400 lb (20%)
Hitch class needed
I, up to 2,000 lb
Share of curb weight
42% of 3,784 lb

Within the 85% curb weight guideline.

Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 18-24 mpg.

05,00010,00015,000Teardrop camperUtility trailerPop-up camperBoat on a trailerSmall travel trailerMid-size travel trailerCar on a car haulerLarge travel trailerFifth wheel80%: 1,600 lbRating: 2,000 lb
Pounds. Blue: fits under 1,600 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
2,000 lb
80% of the rating
1,600 lb
Hitch class at max
I, up to 2,000 lb
What it can pull at 1,600 lb
TrailerLoaded weightFits
Teardrop camper1,000 to 2,500 lbSome, up to 1,600 lb
Utility trailer1,000 to 3,000 lbSome, up to 1,600 lb
Pop-up camper1,500 to 3,000 lbSome, up to 1,600 lb
Boat on a trailer2,000 to 6,000 lbNo
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 2,000 lb: B5 Momentum FWD, $39,250.

2022 Volvo S60 tow rating by trim
TrimEngineDrivetrainTow ratingCurb weightMSRP
B5 Momentum FWD2.0L 4cylFWD2,000 lb3,784 lb$39,250
B5 Momentum Black Edition FWD2.0L 4cylFWD2,000 lb3,719 lb to 4,482 lb$39,950
B5 AWD Momentum2.0LAWD2,000 lb4,013 lb$41,550
B5 R-Design FWD2.0L 4cylFWD2,000 lb3,719 lb to 4,482 lb$42,250
B5 Inscription FWD2.0L 4cylFWD2,000 lb3,719 lb to 4,482 lb$42,250
B5 AWD Black Edition Momentum2.0LAWD2,000 lb4,013 lb$42,900
B5 R-Design Black Edition FWD2.0L 4cylFWD2,000 lb3,719 lb to 4,482 lb$43,600
B5 AWD R-Design2.0LAWD2,000 lb4,013 lb$44,550
B5 AWD Inscription2.0LAWD2,000 lb4,013 lb$44,550
B5 AWD Black Edition R-Design2.0LAWD2,000 lb4,013 lb$45,900
T8 Recharge R-Design Expression AWD2.0L 4cylAWD2,000 lb4,447 lb$47,650
Hybrid Plug-In Recharge R-Design Expression eAWD2.0L 4cylN/A2,000 lb4,463 lb$47,650
Recharge R-Design Expression Extended Range eAWDN/AN/A2,000 lb4,447 lb$47,650
T8 Recharge R-Design Expression Extended Range AWD2.0L 4cylAWD2,000 lb4,447 lb$47,650
Recharge Plug-In Hybrid T8 eAWD PHEV R-Design Expression AWD2.0L 4cylAWD2,000 lb4,463 lb$47,650
Recharge Plug-In Hybrid T8 eAWD PHEV R-Design Expression Extended Range AWD2.0L 4cylAWD2,000 lb4,463 lb$47,650
T8 Recharge R-Design AWD2.0L 4cylAWD2,000 lb4,447 lb$50,650
T8 Recharge Inscription AWD2.0L 4cylAWD2,000 lb4,447 lb$50,650
Hybrid Plug-in Recharge R-Design eAWD2.0L 4cylN/A2,000 lb4,463 lb$50,650
Recharge R-Design Extended Range eAWDN/AN/A2,000 lb4,447 lb$50,650
T8 Recharge R-Design Extended Range AWD2.0L 4cylAWD2,000 lb4,447 lb$50,650
Hybrid Plug-in Recharge Inscription eAWD2.0L 4cylN/A2,000 lb4,463 lb$50,650
Recharge Inscription Extended Range eAWDN/AN/A2,000 lb4,447 lb$50,650
T8 Recharge Inscription Extended Range AWD2.0L 4cylAWD2,000 lb4,447 lb$50,650
Recharge Plug-In Hybrid T8 eAWD PHEV R-Design AWD2.0L 4cylAWD2,000 lb4,463 lb$50,650
Recharge Plug-In Hybrid T8 eAWD PHEV Inscription AWD2.0L 4cylAWD2,000 lb4,463 lb$50,650
Recharge Plug-In Hybrid T8 eAWD PHEV R-Design Extended Range AWD2.0L 4cylAWD2,000 lb4,463 lb$50,650
Recharge Plug-In Hybrid T8 eAWD PHEV Inscription Extended Range AWD2.0L 4cylAWD2,000 lb4,463 lb$50,650
T8 Recharge R-Design Black Edition Extended Range AWD2.0L 4cylAWD2,000 lb4,447 lb$52,000
Recharge Plug-In Hybrid T8 eAWD PHEV Black Edition R-Design Extended Range AWD2.0L 4cylAWD2,000 lb4,463 lb$52,000
Hybrid Plug-in Recharge R-Design Black Edition eAWD2.0L 4cylN/A2,000 lb4,463 lb$52,695
T8 Polestar Engineered AWD2.0L 4cylAWD2,000 lb4,468 lb$64,800
T8 Polestar Engineered Extended Range AWD2.0L 4cylAWD2,000 lb4,468 lb$64,800
Hybrid Plug-in T8 Polestar Engineered eAWD2.0L 4cylN/A2,000 lb4,463 lb$64,800
Recharge Plug-In Hybrid T8 eAWD PHEV Polestar Engineered AWD2.0L 4cylAWD2,000 lb4,459 lb$64,800
Recharge Plug-In Hybrid T8 eAWD PHEV Polestar Engineered Extended Range AWD2.0L 4cylAWD2,000 lb4,459 lb$64,800

Max rating by year

01,0002,0003,0004,0005,000200920132016201920222025
Highest rating each year, 2009 to 2025. Pounds.
  • Changed in 2012: 3,300 lb to 3,307 lb.
  • Changed in 2014: 3,307 lb to 3,300 lb.
  • Changed in 2015: 3,300 lb to 3,500 lb.
  • Changed in 2019: 3,500 lb to 2,000 lb.
  • Changed in 2025: 2,000 lb to 5,000 lb.

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