2025 Volvo S60 towing capacity
Max tow rating
5,000lb
- T8 Core Dark Theme AWD, 2.0L 4cyl.
- Base trim: 2,000 lb.
- Top 25% of 4 sedans (2025).
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
- 91% of 4,415 lb
Over the 85% curb weight guideline.
Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 19-25 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: T8 Core Dark Theme AWD, $52,100.
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Tow rating | Curb weight | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T8 Core Dark Theme AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | AWD | 5,000 lb | 4,415 lb | $52,100 |
| T8 Plus Dark Theme AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | AWD | 5,000 lb | 4,415 lb | $54,900 |
| T8 Ultra Dark Theme AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | AWD | 5,000 lb | 4,415 lb | $57,400 |
| T8 Ultra Black Edition AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | AWD | 5,000 lb | 4,415 lb | $58,100 |
| B5 FWD Core | 2.0L | FWD | 2,000 lb | 3,777 lb | $42,600 |
| B5 Core Dark Theme AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | AWD | 2,000 lb | 3,909 lb | $42,600 |
| B5 AWD Core | 2.0L | AWD | 2,000 lb | 3,949 lb | $44,900 |
| B5 FWD Plus | 2.0L | FWD | 2,000 lb | 3,798 lb | $45,400 |
| B5 Plus Dark Theme AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | AWD | 2,000 lb | 3,909 lb | $45,400 |
| B5 AWD Plus | 2.0L | AWD | 2,000 lb | 3,971 lb | $47,750 |
| B5 AWD Ultra | 2.0L | AWD | 2,000 lb | 4,020 lb | $50,300 |
| B5 Ultra Dark Theme AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | AWD | 2,000 lb | 3,909 lb | $50,300 |
| B5 Ultra Black Edition AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | AWD | 2,000 lb | 3,957 lb | $51,000 |
| Plug-In Hybrid T8 AWD Core | 2.0L 4cyl | AWD | 2,000 lb | 4,425 lb | $52,100 |
| Plug-In Hybrid T8 AWD Plus | 2.0L 4cyl | AWD | 2,000 lb | 4,431 lb | $54,900 |
| Plug-In Hybrid T8 AWD Ultra | 2.0L 4cyl | AWD | 2,000 lb | 4,469 lb | $57,400 |
| Plug-In Hybrid T8 AWD Ultra Black Edition | 2.0L 4cyl | AWD | 2,000 lb | 4,452 lb | $58,100 |
No rating listed: 4 trims.
Max rating by year
- Changed in 2012: 3,300 lb to 3,307 lb.
- Changed in 2014: 3,307 lb to 3,300 lb.
- Changed in 2015: 3,300 lb to 3,500 lb.
- Changed in 2019: 3,500 lb to 2,000 lb.
- Changed in 2025: 2,000 lb to 5,000 lb.
Rivals: max tow rating
| Model | Max tow rating | Cheapest trim at max | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volvo S60 (this car) | 5,000 lb | T8 Core Dark Theme AWD | $52,100 |
| Lexus ES | 1,000 lb | 350 FWD | $42,140 |
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
- 1 source
- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree