2025 Volvo XC60 towing capacity
Max tow rating
3,500lb
- B5 AWD Core, 2.0L.
- Base trim: 3,500 lb.
- Rank 101 of 159 SUVs (2025).
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
- 67% of 4,162 lb
Within the 85% curb weight guideline.
Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 16-21 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: B5 AWD Core, $47,050.
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Tow rating | Curb weight | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B5 AWD Core | 2.0L | AWD | 3,500 lb | 4,162 lb | $47,050 |
| B5 Core Dark Theme AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | AWD | 3,500 lb | 4,154 lb | $47,050 |
| B5 AWD Plus | 2.0L | AWD | 3,500 lb | 4,175 lb | $51,700 |
| B5 Plus Dark Theme AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | AWD | 3,500 lb | 4,154 lb | $51,700 |
| B5 AWD Ultra | 2.0L | AWD | 3,500 lb | 4,216 lb | $57,000 |
| B5 Ultra Dark Theme AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | AWD | 3,500 lb | 4,154 lb | $57,000 |
| T8 Core Dark Theme AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | AWD | 3,500 lb | 4,660 lb | $58,050 |
| B5 Ultra Black Edition AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | AWD | 3,500 lb | 4,154 lb | $58,100 |
| T8 Plus Dark Theme AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | AWD | 3,500 lb | 4,660 lb | $62,600 |
| T8 Ultra Dark Theme AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | AWD | 3,500 lb | 4,660 lb | $67,850 |
| T8 Ultra Black Edition AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | AWD | 3,500 lb | 4,660 lb | $68,950 |
| T8 Polestar Engineered AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | AWD | 3,500 lb | 4,660 lb | $75,250 |
No rating listed: 8 trims.
Max rating by year
- Changed in 2010: 3,500 lb to 3,300 lb.
- Changed in 2015: 3,300 lb to 3,500 lb.
- Changed in 2020: 3,500 lb to 5,291 lb.
- Changed in 2021: 5,291 lb to 3,500 lb.
- Changed in 2023: 3,500 lb to 4,960 lb.
- Changed in 2024: 4,960 lb to 3,500 lb.
Rivals: max tow rating
| Model | Max tow rating | Cheapest trim at max | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Land Rover Discovery Sport | 4,409 lb | S AWD | $48,900 |
| Audi Q5 | 4,400 lb | 40 TFSI Premium AWD | $45,400 |
| VinFast VF8 | 3,968 lb | Eco AWD | $46,000 |
| Volvo XC60 (this car) | 3,500 lb | B5 AWD Core | $47,050 |
| Genesis GV70 | 3,500 lb | 2.5T AWD | $46,200 |
| Honda Prologue | 1,500 lb | EX 2WD | $47,400 |
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
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree