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2023 Volvo XC40 Recharge towing capacity

Max tow rating

4,630lb

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Trailer check

Yes. 3,700 lb is within 80% of the rating.

Tow rating
4,630 lb
80% rule
Up to 3,704 lb
Margin
930 lb (20%)
Hitch class needed
III, up to 8,000 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%: 3,704 lbRating: 4,630 lb
Pounds. Blue: fits under 3,704 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
4,630 lb
80% of the rating
3,704 lb
Hitch class at max
III, up to 8,000 lb
What it can pull at 3,704 lb
TrailerLoaded weightFits
Teardrop camper1,000 to 2,500 lbYes
Utility trailer1,000 to 3,000 lbYes
Pop-up camper1,500 to 3,000 lbYes
Boat on a trailer2,000 to 6,000 lbSome, up to 3,704 lb
Small travel trailer3,000 to 5,000 lbSome, up to 3,704 lb
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 4,630 lb: XC40 B5 Core AWD.

2023 Volvo XC40 Recharge tow rating by trim
TrimEngineDrivetrainTow ratingCurb weightMSRP
XC40 B5 Core AWD2.0L 4cylAWD4,630 lbN/AN/A
XC40 B5 Plus Dark Theme AWD2.0L 4cylAWD4,630 lbN/AN/A
XC40 B5 Plus Bright Theme AWD2.0L 4cylAWD4,630 lbN/AN/A
XC40 B5 Ultimate Dark Theme AWD2.0L 4cylAWD4,630 lbN/AN/A
XC40 B5 Ultimate Bright Theme AWD2.0L 4cylAWD4,630 lbN/AN/A
XC40 B4 Core FWD2.0L 4cylFWD4,409 lbN/AN/A
XC40 B4 Plus Dark Theme FWD2.0L 4cylFWD4,409 lbN/AN/A
XC40 B4 Plus Bright Theme FWD2.0L 4cylFWD4,409 lbN/AN/A
XC40 B4 Ultimate Dark Theme FWD2.0L 4cylFWD4,409 lbN/AN/A
XC40 B4 Ultimate Bright Theme FWD2.0L 4cylFWD4,409 lbN/AN/A
Core AWDElectricAWD2,000 lb4,718 lb to 4,823 lb$53,550
Pure Electric Twin eAWD Core AWDElectricAWD2,000 lb4,679 lb$53,550
Plus AWDElectricAWD2,000 lb4,718 lb to 4,823 lb$56,250
Pure Electric Twin eAWD Plus AWDElectricAWD2,000 lb4,751 lb$56,250
Ultimate AWDElectricAWD2,000 lb4,718 lb to 4,823 lb$59,500
Pure Electric Twin eAWD Ultimate AWDElectricAWD2,000 lb4,780 lb$59,500

No rating listed: 3 trims.

Max rating by year

01,0002,0003,0004,0005,00020212022202320242025
Highest rating each year, 2021 to 2025. Pounds.
  • Changed in 2023: 3,500 lb to 4,630 lb.
  • Changed in 2024: 4,630 lb to 3,500 lb.

Rivals: max tow rating

2023 rivals by max tow rating
ModelMax tow ratingCheapest trim at maxMSRP
Land Rover Defender8,201 lb90 X-Dynamic SE AWD$69,100
Ford Expedition6,300 lbMax XLT 4x2$62,790
Jaguar F PACE5,291 lbP250 AWD$52,400
Volvo XC40 Recharge (this car)4,630 lbXC40 B5 Core AWDN/A
BMW X44,400 lbxDrive30i AWD$54,200
Volvo C40 Recharge3,970 lbPure Electric Twin eAWD Core AWD$55,300
Jeep Wrangler 4xe3,500 lb4x4$54,735

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