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2025 Volvo XC40 Recharge towing capacity

Max tow rating

3,500lb

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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.

05,00010,00015,000Teardrop camperUtility trailerPop-up camperBoat on a trailerSmall travel trailerMid-size travel trailerCar on a car haulerLarge travel trailerFifth wheel80%: 2,800 lbRating: 3,500 lb
Pounds. Blue: fits under 2,800 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
3,500 lb
80% of the rating
2,800 lb
Hitch class at max
II, up to 3,500 lb
What it can pull at 2,800 lb
TrailerLoaded weightFits
Teardrop camper1,000 to 2,500 lbYes
Utility trailer1,000 to 3,000 lbSome, up to 2,800 lb
Pop-up camper1,500 to 3,000 lbSome, up to 2,800 lb
Boat on a trailer2,000 to 6,000 lbSome, up to 2,800 lb
Small travel trailer3,000 to 5,000 lbNo
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 3,500 lb: XC40 B4 Core Dark Theme FWD.

2025 Volvo XC40 Recharge tow rating by trim
TrimEngineDrivetrainTow ratingCurb weightMSRP
XC40 B4 Core Dark Theme FWD2.0L 4cylFWD3,500 lb3,674 lb to 4,718 lbN/A
XC40 B4 Plus Dark Theme FWD2.0L 4cylFWD3,500 lb3,674 lb to 4,718 lbN/A
XC40 B5 Core Dark Theme AWD2.0L 4cylAWD3,500 lb3,805 lb to 4,718 lbN/A
XC40 B5 Plus Dark Theme AWD2.0L 4cylAWD3,500 lb3,805 lb to 4,718 lbN/A
XC40 B5 Ultra Dark Theme AWD2.0L 4cylAWD3,500 lb3,805 lb to 4,718 lbN/A
XC40 B5 Ultra Black Edition AWD2.0L 4cylAWD3,500 lb3,805 lb to 4,718 lbN/A
Core AWDN/AAWD2,000 lb4,650 lbN/A
Plus AWDN/AAWD2,000 lb4,650 lbN/A
Ultimate AWDN/AAWD2,000 lb4,650 lbN/A

No rating listed: 6 trims.

Max rating by year

01,0002,0003,0004,0005,00020212022202320242025
Highest rating each year, 2021 to 2025. Pounds.
  • Changed in 2023: 3,500 lb to 4,630 lb.
  • Changed in 2024: 4,630 lb to 3,500 lb.

Rivals: max tow rating

2025 rivals by max tow rating
ModelMax tow ratingCheapest trim at maxMSRP
Chevrolet Tahoe8,400 lb2WD 4dr LS$59,500
Audi Q5 Sportback4,400 lbS line Premium 45 TFSI quattro$52,200
Volvo XC40 Recharge (this car)3,500 lbXC40 B4 Core Dark Theme FWDN/A
Genesis GV602,000 lbStandard RWD$52,350
Volvo EX402,000 lbSingle Motor Extended Range RWD Core$52,500
Cadillac OPTIQ1,500 lbLuxury 1 AWD$52,895

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.

How values are checked