2023 Volvo XC90 towing capacity
Max tow rating
5,952lb
- B6 Core AWD, 2.0L 4cyl.
- Base trim: 5,291 lb.
- Top 31% of 151 SUVs (2023).
Trailer check
Yes. 4,700 lb is within 80% of the rating.
- Tow rating
- 5,952 lb
- 80% rule
- Up to 4,762 lb
- Margin
- 1,252 lb (21%)
- Hitch class needed
- III, up to 8,000 lb
- Share of curb weight
- Curb weight not listed
Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 13-18 mpg.
What it can pull
Rule: keep the trailer at 80% of the rating or less.
- Max tow rating
- 5,952 lb
- 80% of the rating
- 4,762 lb
- Hitch class at max
- III, up to 8,000 lb
| Trailer | Loaded weight | Fits |
|---|---|---|
| Teardrop camper | 1,000 to 2,500 lb | Yes |
| Utility trailer | 1,000 to 3,000 lb | Yes |
| Pop-up camper | 1,500 to 3,000 lb | Yes |
| Boat on a trailer | 2,000 to 6,000 lb | Some, up to 4,762 lb |
| Small travel trailer | 3,000 to 5,000 lb | Some, up to 4,762 lb |
| 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 5,952 lb: B6 Core AWD, $60,900.
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Tow rating | Curb weight | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B6 Core AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | AWD | 5,952 lb | N/A | $60,900 |
| B6 Plus Bright Theme AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | AWD | 5,952 lb | N/A | $63,400 |
| B6 Ultimate Bright Theme AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | AWD | 5,952 lb | N/A | $69,200 |
| B5 Core AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | AWD | 5,291 lb | N/A | $56,000 |
| B5 Plus Bright Theme AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | AWD | 5,291 lb | N/A | $59,900 |
| T8 Recharge Core Plug-In Hybrid AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | AWD | 5,291 lb | N/A | $71,900 |
| T8 Recharge Plus Dark Theme Plug-In Hybrid AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | AWD | 5,291 lb | N/A | $73,600 |
| T8 Recharge Plus Bright Theme Plug-In Hybrid AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | AWD | 5,291 lb | N/A | $73,600 |
| T8 Recharge Ultimate Dark Theme Plug-In Hybrid AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | AWD | 5,291 lb | N/A | $79,400 |
| T8 Recharge Ultimate Bright Theme Plug-In Hybrid AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | AWD | 5,291 lb | N/A | $79,400 |
| B5 AWD Core 7P | 2.0L | AWD | 5,000 lb | 4,589 lb | $56,000 |
| B5 AWD Plus 7P | 2.0L | AWD | 5,000 lb | 4,524 lb to 5,095 lb | $59,900 |
| B6 AWD Core 7P | 2.0L | AWD | 5,000 lb | 4,524 lb to 5,095 lb | $60,900 |
| B6 AWD Plus 7P | 2.0L | AWD | 5,000 lb | 4,524 lb to 5,095 lb | $63,400 |
| B6 AWD Plus 6P | 2.0L | AWD | 5,000 lb | 4,524 lb to 5,095 lb | $63,900 |
| B6 AWD Ultimate 7P | 2.0L | AWD | 5,000 lb | 4,524 lb to 5,095 lb | $69,200 |
| B6 AWD Ultimate 6P | 2.0L | AWD | 5,000 lb | 4,524 lb to 5,095 lb | $69,700 |
No rating listed: 11 trims.
Max rating by year
- Changed in 2010: 4,960 lb to 5,000 lb.
- Changed in 2011: 5,000 lb to 3,300 lb.
- Changed in 2012: 3,300 lb to 4,960 lb.
- Changed in 2013: 4,960 lb to 3,970 lb.
- Changed in 2014: 3,970 lb to 4,960 lb.
- Changed in 2016: 4,960 lb to 8,000 lb.
- Changed in 2017: 8,000 lb to 5,000 lb.
- Changed in 2023: 5,000 lb to 5,952 lb.
- Changed in 2024: 5,952 lb to 5,000 lb.
Rivals: max tow rating
| Model | Max tow rating | Cheapest trim at max | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet Suburban | 8,300 lb | LS 2WD | $57,200 |
| Ford Expedition | 6,300 lb | Max XLT 4x2 | $62,790 |
| Genesis GV80 | 6,000 lb | 2.5T AWD | $55,800 |
| Volvo XC90 (this car) | 5,952 lb | B6 Core AWD | $60,900 |
| Audi SQ5 | 4,400 lb | Premium AWD | $56,500 |
| Volvo C40 Recharge | 3,970 lb | Pure Electric Twin eAWD Core AWD | $55,300 |
| Jeep Wrangler 4xe | 3,500 lb | 4x4 | $54,735 |
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 can tow 3,500 lb? 135 models (2026)
- What can tow 5,000 lb? 92 models (2026)
What this cannot tell you
Ratings need the right hitch and tow package.
Passengers and cargo count against the payload.
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