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2025 Volvo XC90 towing capacity

Max tow rating

5,000lb

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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
87% of 4,589 lb

Over the 85% curb weight guideline.

Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 16-21 mpg.

05,00010,00015,000Teardrop camperUtility trailerPop-up camperBoat on a trailerSmall travel trailerMid-size travel trailerCar on a car haulerLarge travel trailerFifth wheel80%: 4,000 lbRating: 5,000 lb
Pounds. Blue: fits under 4,000 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
5,000 lb
80% of the rating
4,000 lb
Hitch class at max
III, up to 8,000 lb
What it can pull at 4,000 lb
TrailerLoaded weightFits
Teardrop camper1,000 to 2,500 lbYes
Utility trailer1,000 to 3,000 lbYes
Pop-up camper1,500 to 3,000 lbYes
Boat on a trailer2,000 to 6,000 lbSome, up to 4,000 lb
Small travel trailer3,000 to 5,000 lbSome, up to 4,000 lb
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 5,000 lb: B5 AWD Core 7-Seater, $57,400.

2025 Volvo XC90 tow rating by trim
TrimEngineDrivetrainTow ratingCurb weightMSRP
B5 AWD Core 7-Seater2.0LAWD5,000 lb4,589 lb$57,400
B5 Core Bright Theme AWD2.0L 4cylAWD5,000 lb4,579 lb$57,400
2025.5 B5 AWD Core 7-Seater2.0LAWD5,000 lb4,589 lb$58,450
B5 Core Bright Theme (2025.5) AWD2.0L 4cylAWD5,000 lb4,442 lb$59,745
B5 AWD Plus 7-Seater2.0LAWD5,000 lb4,524 lb to 5,095 lb$60,700
B5 Plus Bright Theme AWD2.0L 4cylAWD5,000 lb4,579 lb$60,700
B6 AWD Core 7-Seater2.0LAWD5,000 lb4,524 lb to 5,095 lb$62,300
B6 Core Bright Theme AWD2.0L 4cylAWD5,000 lb4,522 lb$62,300
2025.5 B5 AWD Plus 7-Seater2.0LAWD5,000 lb4,524 lb to 5,095 lb$62,550
2025.5 B5 AWD Plus 6-Seater2.0LAWD5,000 lb4,524 lb to 5,095 lb$63,050
2025.5 B6 AWD Core 7-Seater2.0LAWD5,000 lb4,524 lb to 5,095 lb$63,350
B5 Plus Bright Theme (2025.5) AWD2.0L 4cylAWD5,000 lb4,442 lb$63,845
B6 AWD Plus 7-Seater2.0LAWD5,000 lb4,524 lb to 5,095 lb$64,300
B6 Plus Bright Theme AWD2.0L 4cylAWD5,000 lb4,495 lb$64,300
B6 Core Bright Theme (2025.5) AWD2.0L 4cylAWD5,000 lb4,471 lb$64,645
B6 AWD Plus 6-Seater2.0LAWD5,000 lb4,524 lb to 5,095 lb$64,800
2025.5 B6 AWD Plus 7-Seater2.0LAWD5,000 lb4,524 lb to 5,095 lb$66,150
B5 AWD Ultra 7-Seater2.0LAWD5,000 lb4,524 lb to 5,095 lb$66,300
B5 Ultra Bright Theme AWD2.0L 4cylAWD5,000 lb4,579 lb$66,300
2025.5 B6 AWD Plus 6-Seater2.0LAWD5,000 lb4,524 lb to 5,095 lb$66,650
2025.5 B5 AWD Ultra 7-Seater2.0LAWD5,000 lb4,524 lb to 5,095 lb$66,950
B6 Plus Bright Theme (2025.5) AWD2.0L 4cylAWD5,000 lb4,513 lb$67,445
2025.5 B5 AWD Ultra 6-Seater2.0LAWD5,000 lb4,524 lb to 5,095 lb$67,450
B5 Ultra Bright Theme (2025.5) AWD2.0L 4cylAWD5,000 lb4,442 lb$68,245
B6 AWD Ultra 7-Seater2.0LAWD5,000 lb4,524 lb to 5,095 lb$70,100
B6 Ultra Bright Theme AWD2.0L 4cylAWD5,000 lb4,495 lb$70,100
2025.5 B6 AWD Ultra 7-Seater2.0LAWD5,000 lb4,524 lb to 5,095 lb$70,550
B6 AWD Ultra 6-Seater2.0LAWD5,000 lb4,524 lb to 5,095 lb$70,600
2025.5 B6 AWD Ultra 6-Seater2.0LAWD5,000 lb4,524 lb to 5,095 lb$71,050
B6 Ultra Bright Theme (2025.5) AWD2.0L 4cylAWD5,000 lb4,513 lb$71,845
T8 Core Bright Theme AWD2.0L 4cylAWD5,000 lb5,075 lb$73,000
T8 Plus Bright Theme AWD2.0L 4cylAWD5,000 lb5,053 lb$73,800
T8 Core Bright Theme (2025.5) AWD2.0L 4cylAWD5,000 lb5,053 lb$74,295
T8 Plus Bright Theme (2025.5) AWD2.0L 4cylAWD5,000 lb5,028 lb$77,095
T8 Ultra Bright Theme AWD2.0L 4cylAWD5,000 lb5,053 lb$79,600
T8 Ultra Bright Theme (2025.5) AWD2.0L 4cylAWD5,000 lb5,069 lb$81,495

No rating listed: 13 trims.

Max rating by year

02,0004,0006,0008,0002009201220162019202220252026
Highest rating each year, 2009 to 2026. Pounds.
  • 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

2025 rivals by max tow rating
ModelMax tow ratingCheapest trim at maxMSRP
Ford Expedition9,600 lbActive 4x2$62,400
Nissan Armada8,500 lb4x2 SV$57,520
Land Rover Defender8,201 lb90 V8 AWD$109,800
Toyota Land Cruiser6,000 lb1958 4WD$56,700
Jaguar F PACE5,291 lbP250 R-Dynamic S AWD$57,000
Volvo XC90 (this car)5,000 lbB5 AWD Core 7-Seater$57,400
Lincoln Aviator5,000 lbLivery RWD$57,830

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.

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