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2023 Volvo XC60 towing capacity

Max tow rating

4,960lb

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Trailer check

Yes. 3,900 lb is within 80% of the rating.

Tow rating
4,960 lb
80% rule
Up to 3,968 lb
Margin
1,060 lb (21%)
Hitch class needed
III, up to 8,000 lb
Share of curb weight
93% of 4,175 lb

Over the 85% curb weight guideline.

Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 17-22 mpg.

05,00010,00015,000Teardrop camperUtility trailerPop-up camperBoat on a trailerSmall travel trailerMid-size travel trailerCar on a car haulerLarge travel trailerFifth wheel80%: 3,968 lbRating: 4,960 lb
Pounds. Blue: fits under 3,968 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
4,960 lb
80% of the rating
3,968 lb
Hitch class at max
III, up to 8,000 lb
What it can pull at 3,968 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 3,968 lb
Small travel trailer3,000 to 5,000 lbSome, up to 3,968 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 4,960 lb: T8 Recharge Core AWD, $57,200.

2023 Volvo XC60 tow rating by trim
TrimEngineDrivetrainTow ratingCurb weightMSRP
T8 Recharge Core AWD2.0L 4cylAWD4,960 lb4,175 lb$57,200
T8 Recharge Plus Dark Theme AWD2.0L 4cylAWD4,960 lb4,175 lb$61,450
T8 Recharge Plus Bright Theme AWD2.0L 4cylAWD4,960 lb4,175 lb$61,450
T8 Recharge Ultimate Dark Theme AWD2.0L 4cylAWD4,960 lb4,175 lb$66,950
T8 Recharge Ultimate Bright Theme AWD2.0L 4cylAWD4,960 lb4,175 lb$66,950
T8 Polestar Engineered AWD2.0L 4cylAWD4,960 lb4,175 lb$74,150
B5 FWD Core2.0LFWD3,500 lb4,023 lb$43,450
B5 FWD Plus Dark Theme2.0LFWD3,500 lb4,037 lb$47,700
B5 FWD Plus Bright Theme2.0LFWD3,500 lb4,037 lb$47,700
B5 FWD Ultimate Dark Theme2.0LFWD3,500 lb4,079 lb$53,500
B5 FWD Ultimate Bright Theme2.0LFWD3,500 lb4,077 lb$53,500
B5 Core AWD2.0L 4cylAWD3,500 lb to 5,291 lb4,162 lb$45,750
B5 Plus Bright Theme AWD2.0L 4cylAWD3,500 lb to 5,291 lb4,175 lb$50,000
B5 Plus Dark Theme AWD2.0L 4cylAWD3,500 lb to 5,291 lb4,175 lb$50,000
B5 Ultimate Bright Theme AWD2.0L 4cylAWD3,500 lb to 5,291 lb4,214 lb$55,800
B5 Ultimate Dark Theme AWD2.0L 4cylAWD3,500 lb to 5,291 lb4,216 lb$55,800
B6 Ultimate Bright Theme AWD2.0L 4cylAWD3,500 lb to 5,291 lb4,120 lb to 4,683 lb$59,050
B6 Ultimate Dark Theme AWD2.0L 4cylAWD3,500 lb to 5,291 lb4,120 lb to 4,683 lb$59,050

No rating listed: 2 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

2023 rivals by max tow rating
ModelMax tow ratingCheapest trim at maxMSRP
Volvo XC60 (this car)4,960 lbT8 Recharge Core AWD$57,200
Land Rover Discovery Sport4,409 lbS AWD$43,300
Genesis GV703,500 lb2.5T AWD$43,150
Tesla Model Y3,500 lbStandard AWD$44,240
Toyota RAV4 Prime3,500 lbRAV4 Adventure AWDN/A
Nissan Ariya1,500 lbEngage e-4ORCE AWD$47,190
Cadillac XT51,000 lbLuxury FWD$44,195

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.

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