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2026 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
Curb weight not listed

Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 14-19 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 Core AWD, $61,050.

2026 Volvo XC90 tow rating by trim
TrimEngineDrivetrainTow ratingCurb weightMSRP
B5 Core AWD2.0L 4cylAWD5,000 lb4,449 lb to 5,060 lb$61,050
B5 AWD Core 7-Seater2.0LAWD5,000 lb4,449 lb to 5,060 lb$61,050
B5 Plus AWD2.0L 4cylAWD5,000 lb4,449 lb to 5,060 lb$65,050
B5 AWD Plus 7-Seater2.0LAWD5,000 lb4,449 lb to 5,060 lb$65,050
B5 AWD Plus 6-Seater2.0LAWD5,000 lb4,449 lb to 5,060 lb$65,550
B6 Core AWD2.0L 4cylAWD5,000 lb4,522 lb$66,150
B6 AWD Core 7-Seater2.0LAWD5,000 lb4,449 lb to 5,060 lb$66,150
B6 Plus AWD2.0L 4cylAWD5,000 lb4,495 lb$68,800
B6 AWD Plus 7-Seater2.0LAWD5,000 lb4,449 lb to 5,060 lb$68,800
B6 AWD Plus 6-Seater2.0LAWD5,000 lb4,449 lb to 5,060 lb$69,300
B5 Ultra AWD2.0L 4cylAWD5,000 lb4,449 lb to 5,060 lb$69,650
B5 AWD Ultra 7-Seater2.0LAWD5,000 lb4,449 lb to 5,060 lb$69,650
B5 AWD Ultra 6-Seater2.0LAWD5,000 lb4,449 lb to 5,060 lb$70,150
B6 Ultra AWD2.0L 4cylAWD5,000 lb4,495 lb$73,350
B6 AWD Ultra 7-Seater2.0LAWD5,000 lb4,449 lb to 5,060 lb$73,350
B6 Ultra Dark Theme AWD2.0L 4cylAWD5,000 lb4,513 lb$73,350
B6 AWD Ultra Dark Theme 7-Seater2.0LAWD5,000 lb4,449 lb to 5,060 lb$73,350
B6 AWD Ultra 6-Seater2.0LAWD5,000 lb4,449 lb to 5,060 lb$73,850
B6 AWD Ultra Dark Theme 6-Seater2.0LAWD5,000 lb4,449 lb to 5,060 lb$73,850
T8 Core AWD2.0L 4cylAWD5,000 lb5,075 lb$76,200
T8 Plus AWD2.0L 4cylAWD5,000 lb5,053 lb$78,850
T8 Ultra AWD2.0L 4cylAWD5,000 lb5,053 lb$83,400
T8 Ultra Dark Theme AWD2.0L 4cylAWD5,000 lb5,069 lb$83,400

No rating listed: 9 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

2026 rivals by max tow rating
ModelMax tow ratingCheapest trim at maxMSRP
Land Rover Discovery8,200 lbGemini Edition AWD$70,800
Audi Q77,700 lbPremium 55 quattro$67,600
Mercedes-Benz GLE7,700 lb350 RWD$62,250
Land Rover Range Rover Velar5,511 lbP400 Dynamic SE AWD$70,800
Volvo XC90 (this car)5,000 lbB5 Core AWD$61,050
Cadillac LYRIQ3,500 lbLuxury RWD$59,200
Cadillac LYRIQ V3,500 lbLYRIQ-V AWD$78,595

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