2024 Volvo XC90 towing capacity
Max tow rating
5,000lb
- B5 Core Bright Theme AWD, 2.0L 4cyl.
- Base trim: 5,000 lb.
- Top 34% of 152 SUVs (2024).
Trailer check
Yes. 4,000 lb is within 80% of the rating.
- Tow rating
- 5,000 lb
- 80% rule
- Up to 4,000 lb
- Margin
- 1,000 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: 14-19 mpg.
What it can pull
Rule: keep the trailer at 80% of the rating or less.
- Max tow rating
- 5,000 lb
- 80% of the rating
- 4,000 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 4,000 lb |
| Small travel trailer | 3,000 to 5,000 lb | Some, up to 4,000 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 5,000 lb: B5 Core Bright Theme AWD, $56,600.
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Tow rating | Curb weight | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B5 Core Bright Theme AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | AWD | 5,000 lb | N/A | $56,600 |
| B5 AWD Core Bright Theme 7P | 2.0L | AWD | 5,000 lb | 4,589 lb | $56,600 |
| B5 Plus Bright Theme AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | AWD | 5,000 lb | N/A | $60,500 |
| B5 AWD Plus Bright Theme 7P | 2.0L | AWD | 5,000 lb | 4,524 lb to 5,095 lb | $60,500 |
| B6 Core Bright Theme AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | AWD | 5,000 lb | N/A | $61,500 |
| B6 AWD Core Bright Theme 7P | 2.0L | AWD | 5,000 lb | 4,524 lb to 5,095 lb | $61,500 |
| B6 Plus Bright Theme AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | AWD | 5,000 lb | N/A | $63,300 |
| B6 AWD Plus Bright Theme 7P | 2.0L | AWD | 5,000 lb | 4,524 lb to 5,095 lb | $64,100 |
| B6 AWD Plus Bright Theme 6P | 2.0L | AWD | 5,000 lb | 4,524 lb to 5,095 lb | $64,600 |
| B6 Ultimate Bright Theme AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | AWD | 5,000 lb | N/A | $69,300 |
| B6 AWD Ultimate Bright Theme 7P | 2.0L | AWD | 5,000 lb | 4,524 lb to 5,095 lb | $70,100 |
| B6 AWD Ultimate Bright Theme 6P | 2.0L | AWD | 5,000 lb | 4,524 lb to 5,095 lb | $70,600 |
| T8 Recharge Core Bright Theme AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | AWD | 5,000 lb | N/A | $71,900 |
| T8 Recharge Plus Bright Theme AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | AWD | 5,000 lb | N/A | $73,500 |
| T8 Recharge Ultimate Bright Theme AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | AWD | 5,000 lb | N/A | $79,500 |
No rating listed: 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nissan Armada | 8,500 lb | SV 2WD | $56,520 |
| Chevrolet Suburban | 8,300 lb | LS 2WD | $59,200 |
| Land Rover Defender | 8,201 lb | 110 P400 S AWD | $67,900 |
| Toyota Land Cruiser | 6,000 lb | 1958 4WD | $55,950 |
| Jaguar F PACE | 5,291 lb | P250 R-Dynamic S AWD | $57,000 |
| Volvo XC90 (this car) | 5,000 lb | B5 Core Bright Theme AWD | $56,600 |
| Cadillac LYRIQ | 3,500 lb | Tech RWD | $57,195 |
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.
- 2 or more sources
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree