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2022 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: 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: B5 FWD Momentum, $42,650.

2022 Volvo XC60 tow rating by trim
TrimEngineDrivetrainTow ratingCurb weightMSRP
B5 FWD Momentum2.0LFWD3,500 lb4,008 lb to 4,751 lb$42,650
B5 Momentum AWD2.0L 4cylAWD3,500 lb4,141 lb$44,950
B5 FWD R-Design2.0LFWD3,500 lb4,008 lb to 4,751 lb$48,800
B5 FWD Inscription2.0LFWD3,500 lb4,008 lb to 4,751 lb$50,150
B5 R-Design AWD2.0L 4cylAWD3,500 lb4,141 lb$51,100
B5 Inscription AWD2.0L 4cylAWD3,500 lb4,141 lb$52,450
T8 Recharge Inscription Expression AWD2.0L 4cylAWD3,500 lb4,651 lb$54,250
B6 R-Design AWD2.0L 4cylAWD3,500 lb4,120 lb to 4,751 lb$55,100
B6 Inscription AWD2.0L 4cylAWD3,500 lb4,120 lb to 4,751 lb$56,450
T8 Recharge R-Design AWD2.0L 4cylAWD3,500 lb4,651 lb$60,400
T8 Recharge Inscription AWD2.0L 4cylAWD3,500 lb4,651 lb$61,750
T8 Polestar Engineered AWD2.0L 4cylAWD3,500 lb4,396 lb$69,500

No rating listed: 4 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

2022 rivals by max tow rating
ModelMax tow ratingCheapest trim at maxMSRP
Land Rover Discovery Sport4,409 lbS AWD$43,200
Audi Q54,400 lb40 TFSI Premium AWD$43,300
Jaguar E PACE3,968 lbP250 AWD$41,800
Volvo XC60 (this car)3,500 lbB5 FWD Momentum$42,650
Genesis GV703,500 lb2.5T AWD$41,500
BMW X33,000 lbsDrive30i RWD$43,700
Buick Enclave1,500 lbEssence FWD$42,800

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