2026 Volvo XC40 towing capacity
Max tow rating
3,500lb
- B4 Core Dark Theme FWD, 2.0L 4cyl.
- Base trim: 3,500 lb.
- Rank 89 of 147 SUVs (2026).
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
- 76% of 3,674 lb
Within the 85% curb weight guideline.
Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 16-22 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: B4 Core Dark Theme FWD, $39,800.
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Tow rating | Curb weight | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B4 Core Dark Theme FWD | 2.0L 4cyl | FWD | 3,500 lb | 3,674 lb | $39,800 |
| B4 FWD Core | 2.0L | FWD | 3,500 lb | 3,721 lb to 3,861 lb | $39,900 |
| B5 Core Dark Theme AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | AWD | 3,500 lb | 3,805 lb | $42,500 |
| B5 AWD Core | 2.0L | AWD | 3,500 lb | 3,721 lb to 3,861 lb | $42,600 |
| B4 Plus Dark Theme FWD | 2.0L 4cyl | FWD | 3,500 lb | 3,674 lb | $43,800 |
| B4 FWD Plus | 2.0L | FWD | 3,500 lb | 3,721 lb to 3,945 lb | $43,900 |
| B5 Plus Dark Theme AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | AWD | 3,500 lb | 3,805 lb | $47,200 |
| B5 AWD Plus | 2.0L | AWD | 3,500 lb | 3,721 lb to 3,945 lb | $47,300 |
| B5 Ultra Dark Theme AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | AWD | 3,500 lb | 3,805 lb | $51,150 |
| B5 AWD Ultra | 2.0L | AWD | 3,500 lb | 3,721 lb to 3,966 lb | $51,250 |
| B5 Ultra Black Edition AWD | 2.0L 4cyl | AWD | 3,500 lb | 3,805 lb | $51,900 |
Max rating by year
- Changed in 2023: 3,500 lb to 2,000 lb.
- Changed in 2024: 2,000 lb to 3,500 lb.
Rivals: max tow rating
| Model | Max tow rating | Cheapest trim at max | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hyundai Palisade | 5,000 lb | SE FWD | $39,435 |
| Volkswagen Atlas | 5,000 lb | SE w/Tech Pkg FWD | $43,730 |
| Volvo XC40 (this car) | 3,500 lb | B4 Core Dark Theme FWD | $39,800 |
| Subaru Trailseeker | 3,500 lb | Premium AWD | $39,995 |
| Tesla Model Y | 3,500 lb | RWD | $39,990 |
| Lincoln Corsair | 3,000 lb | Grand Touring AWD | $54,365 |
| Honda Prologue | 1,500 lb | EX 2WD | $39,900 |
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
- 1 source
- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree