2024 Volvo XC40 Recharge towing capacity
Max tow rating
3,500lb
- XC40 B4 Core Dark Theme FWD, 2.0L 4cyl.
- Base trim: 2,000 lb.
- Rank 94 of 152 SUVs (2024).
Trailer check
Yes. 2,800 lb is within 80% of the rating.
- Tow rating
- 3,500 lb
- 80% rule
- Up to 2,800 lb
- Margin
- 700 lb (20%)
- Hitch class needed
- II, up to 3,500 lb
- Share of curb weight
- Curb weight not listed
Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 16-22 mpg.
What it can pull
Rule: keep the trailer at 80% of the rating or less.
- Max tow rating
- 3,500 lb
- 80% of the rating
- 2,800 lb
- Hitch class at max
- II, up to 3,500 lb
| Trailer | Loaded weight | Fits |
|---|---|---|
| Teardrop camper | 1,000 to 2,500 lb | Yes |
| Utility trailer | 1,000 to 3,000 lb | Some, up to 2,800 lb |
| Pop-up camper | 1,500 to 3,000 lb | Some, up to 2,800 lb |
| Boat on a trailer | 2,000 to 6,000 lb | Some, up to 2,800 lb |
| 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 3,500 lb: XC40 B4 Core Dark Theme FWD.
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Tow rating | Curb weight | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XC40 B4 Core Dark Theme FWD | 2.0L 4cyl | FWD | 3,500 lb | 3,674 lb to 4,718 lb | N/A |
| XC40 B4 Plus Dark Theme FWD | 2.0L 4cyl | FWD | 3,500 lb | 3,674 lb to 4,718 lb | N/A |
| XC40 B5 Core Dark Theme AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | AWD | 3,500 lb | 3,805 lb to 4,718 lb | N/A |
| XC40 B5 Plus Dark Theme AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | AWD | 3,500 lb | 3,805 lb to 4,718 lb | N/A |
| XC40 B5 Ultra Dark Theme AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | AWD | 3,500 lb | 3,805 lb to 4,718 lb | N/A |
| XC40 B5 Ultra Black Edition AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | AWD | 3,500 lb | 3,805 lb to 4,718 lb | N/A |
| Pure Electric RWD Core | electric | RWD | 2,000 lb | 4,450 lb to 4,718 lb | $52,450 |
| Core AWD | Electric | AWD | 2,000 lb | 4,650 lb | $54,100 |
| Pure Electric Twin eAWD Core AWD | Electric | AWD | 2,000 lb | 4,679 lb | $54,200 |
| Pure Electric RWD Plus | electric | RWD | 2,000 lb | 4,450 lb to 4,718 lb | $55,400 |
| Plus AWD | Electric | AWD | 2,000 lb | 4,650 lb | $57,050 |
| Pure Electric Twin eAWD Plus AWD | Electric | AWD | 2,000 lb | 4,751 lb | $57,150 |
| Pure Electric RWD Ultimate | electric | RWD | 2,000 lb | 4,560 lb to 4,718 lb | $58,800 |
| Ultimate AWD | Electric | AWD | 2,000 lb | 4,650 lb | $60,450 |
| Pure Electric Twin eAWD Ultimate AWD | Electric | AWD | 2,000 lb | 4,780 lb | $60,550 |
No rating listed: 6 trims.
Max rating by year
- Changed in 2023: 3,500 lb to 4,630 lb.
- Changed in 2024: 4,630 lb to 3,500 lb.
Rivals: max tow rating
| Model | Max tow rating | Cheapest trim at max | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Aviator | 6,700 lb | Livery AWD | $53,870 |
| Lexus TX | 5,000 lb | 350 FWD | $53,700 |
| Audi Q5 Sportback | 4,400 lb | 45 TFSI Premium AWD | $52,200 |
| Volvo C40 Recharge | 3,970 lb | Pure Electric RWD Core | $53,600 |
| Volvo XC40 Recharge (this car) | 3,500 lb | XC40 B4 Core Dark Theme FWD | N/A |
| Genesis GV60 | 2,000 lb | Standard RWD | $52,000 |
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 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