2023 Volvo XC40 towing capacity
Max tow rating
2,000lb
- Recharge Core AWD, Electric.
- Base trim: 2,000 lb.
- Rank 116 of 151 SUVs (2023).
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
- Curb weight not listed
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
| Trailer | Loaded weight | Fits |
|---|---|---|
| Teardrop camper | 1,000 to 2,500 lb | Some, up to 1,600 lb |
| Utility trailer | 1,000 to 3,000 lb | Some, up to 1,600 lb |
| Pop-up camper | 1,500 to 3,000 lb | Some, up to 1,600 lb |
| Boat on a trailer | 2,000 to 6,000 lb | No |
| Small travel trailer | 3,000 to 5,000 lb | No |
| 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 2,000 lb: Recharge Core AWD.
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Tow rating | Curb weight | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recharge Core AWD | Electric | AWD | 2,000 lb | 3,721 lb to 4,823 lb | N/A |
| Recharge Plus AWD | Electric | AWD | 2,000 lb | 3,721 lb to 4,823 lb | N/A |
| Recharge Ultimate AWD | Electric | AWD | 2,000 lb | 3,721 lb to 4,823 lb | N/A |
| B4 Core FWD | 2.0L 4cyl | FWD | 3,500 lb to 4,409 lb | 3,726 lb | $36,350 |
| B5 Core AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | AWD | 3,500 lb to 4,630 lb | 3,721 lb to 4,718 lb | $38,350 |
| B4 Plus Bright Theme FWD | 2.0L 4cyl | FWD | 3,500 lb to 4,409 lb | 3,810 lb | $40,750 |
| B4 Plus Dark Theme FWD | 2.0L 4cyl | FWD | 3,500 lb to 4,409 lb | 3,810 lb | $40,750 |
| B5 Plus Bright Theme AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | AWD | 3,500 lb to 4,630 lb | 3,721 lb to 4,718 lb | $42,750 |
| B5 Plus Dark Theme AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | AWD | 3,500 lb to 4,630 lb | 3,721 lb to 4,718 lb | $42,750 |
| B4 Ultimate Bright Theme FWD | 2.0L 4cyl | FWD | 3,500 lb to 4,409 lb | 3,721 lb to 4,718 lb | $44,500 |
| B4 Ultimate Dark Theme FWD | 2.0L 4cyl | FWD | 3,500 lb to 4,409 lb | 3,721 lb to 4,718 lb | $44,500 |
| B5 Ultimate Bright Theme AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | AWD | 3,500 lb to 4,630 lb | 3,721 lb to 4,718 lb | $46,500 |
| B5 Ultimate Dark Theme AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | AWD | 3,500 lb to 4,630 lb | 3,721 lb to 4,718 lb | $46,500 |
Max rating by year
- Changed in 2023: 3,500 lb to 2,000 lb.
- Changed in 2024: 2,000 lb to 3,500 lb.
Rivals: max tow rating
| Model | Max tow rating | Cheapest trim at max | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Explorer | 5,600 lb | ST 4WD | $52,005 |
| Honda Pilot | 5,000 lb | LX AWD | $38,400 |
| Toyota Highlander | 5,000 lb | L FWD | $36,620 |
| BMW X2 | 3,968 lb | sDrive28i FWD | $36,600 |
| Cadillac XT4 | 3,500 lb | Luxury FWD | $36,295 |
| Volvo XC40 (this car) | 2,000 lb | Recharge Core AWD | N/A |
| Audi Q3 | 1,500 lb | 40 TFSI Premium AWD | $36,800 |
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 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