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2023 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 3,777 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 Core Dark Theme FWD, $41,300.

2023 Volvo S60 tow rating by trim
TrimEngineDrivetrainTow ratingCurb weightMSRP
B5 Core Dark Theme FWD2.0L 4cylFWD2,000 lb3,777 lb$41,300
B5 Core Black Edition FWD2.0L 4cylFWD2,000 lb3,776 lb$42,950
B5 AWD Core Dark Theme2.0LAWD2,000 lb3,949 lb$43,600
B5 Plus Dark Theme FWD2.0L 4cylFWD2,000 lb3,798 lb$44,000
B5 AWD Core Black Edition2.0LAWD2,000 lb3,948 lb$45,250
B5 Plus Black Edition FWD2.0L 4cylFWD2,000 lb3,797 lb$45,650
B5 AWD Plus Dark Theme2.0LAWD2,000 lb3,971 lb$46,300
B5 Ultimate Dark Theme FWD2.0L 4cylFWD2,000 lb3,719 lb to 4,482 lb$46,750
B5 Ultimate Bright Theme FWD2.0L 4cylFWD2,000 lb3,719 lb to 4,482 lb$46,750
B5 AWD Plus Black Edition2.0LAWD2,000 lb3,970 lb$47,950
B5 Ultimate Black Edition FWD2.0L 4cylFWD2,000 lb3,719 lb to 4,482 lb$48,000
B5 AWD Ultimate Dark Theme2.0LAWD2,000 lb4,020 lb$49,050
B5 AWD Ultimate Bright Theme2.0LAWD2,000 lb4,001 lb$49,050
B5 AWD Ultimate Black Edition2.0LAWD2,000 lb4,003 lb$50,300
T8 Recharge Core Dark Theme AWD2.0L 4cylAWD2,000 lb3,957 lb to 4,482 lb$51,250
Recharge Plug-In Hybrid T8 eAWD PHEV Core Dark Theme AWD2.0L 4cylAWD2,000 lb4,425 lb$51,250
Recharge Plug-In Hybrid T8 eAWD PHEV Core Black Edition AWD2.0L 4cylAWD2,000 lb4,424 lb$52,900
T8 Recharge Core Black Edition AWD2.0L 4cylAWD2,000 lb4,452 lb$53,595
T8 Recharge Plus Dark Theme AWD2.0L 4cylAWD2,000 lb4,431 lb$53,950
Recharge Plug-In Hybrid T8 eAWD PHEV Plus Dark Theme AWD2.0L 4cylAWD2,000 lb4,431 lb$53,950
Recharge Plug-In Hybrid T8 eAWD PHEV Plus Black Edition AWD2.0L 4cylAWD2,000 lb4,430 lb$55,600
T8 Recharge Plus Black Edition AWD2.0L 4cylAWD2,000 lb4,452 lb$56,295
T8 Recharge Ultimate Dark Theme AWD2.0L 4cylAWD2,000 lb4,469 lb$56,700
T8 Recharge Ultimate Bright Theme AWD2.0L 4cylAWD2,000 lb4,450 lb$56,700
Recharge Plug-In Hybrid T8 eAWD PHEV Ultimate Dark Theme AWD2.0L 4cylAWD2,000 lb4,469 lb$56,700
Recharge Plug-In Hybrid T8 eAWD PHEV Ultimate Bright Theme AWD2.0L 4cylAWD2,000 lb4,450 lb$56,700
Recharge Plug-In Hybrid T8 eAWD PHEV Ultimate Black Edition AWD2.0L 4cylAWD2,000 lb4,452 lb$57,950
T8 Recharge Ultimate Black Edition AWD2.0L 4cylAWD2,000 lb4,452 lb$58,645
T8 Polestar Engineered AWD2.0L 4cylAWD2,000 lb4,468 lb$68,050
Recharge Plug-In Hybrid T8 eAWD PHEV Polestar Engineered AWD2.0L 4cylAWD2,000 lb4,448 lb$68,050

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.

Rivals: max tow rating

2023 rivals by max tow rating
ModelMax tow ratingCheapest trim at maxMSRP
Volvo S60 (this car)2,000 lbB5 Core Dark Theme FWD$41,300
Lexus ES1,000 lb350 FWD$41,940

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