Volvo S40 Towing Capacity (2006 - 2011)

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Last Updated 2023-04-01

Volvo S40 Towing Capacity Overview

The Volvo S40 towing capacity of 2,000 lbs across all years and trims.

Various factors such as trim level, engine configuration, and drivetrain do not significantly affect the towing capacity of the Volvo S40.

Volvo S40 Towing Capacities
YearTrimTowing CapacityEngineDrivetrain / TransmissionHorsepower / Torque
2011T52,000 lbs2.5L I5FWD / 5 Spd Auto, Geartronic227 HP / 236 ft/lbs
20102.4i2,000 lbs2.4L I5FWD / 5 Spd Manual Geartronic168 HP / 170 ft/lbs
2010T52,000 lbs2.5L I5FWD / 5 Spd Auto, Geartronic227 HP / 236 ft/lbs
2010T52,000 lbs2.5L I5AWD / 6 Spd Manual Geartronic227 HP / 236 ft/lbs
20092.4i2,000 lbs2.4L I5FWD / 5 Spd Auto, Geartronic168 HP / 170 ft/lbs
2009T52,000 lbs2.5L I5FWD / 5 Spd Auto, Geartronic227 HP / 236 ft/lbs
2009T52,000 lbs2.5L I5AWD / 5 Spd Auto, Geartronic227 HP / 236 ft/lbs
20082.4i2,000 lbs2.4L I5FWD / 5 Spd Manual168 HP / 170 ft/lbs
2008T52,000 lbs2.5L I5FWD / 5 Spd Auto, Geartronic227 HP / 236 ft/lbs
2008T52,000 lbs2.5L I5AWD / 5 Spd Auto, Geartronic227 HP / 236 ft/lbs
20072.4i2,000 lbs2.4L I5FWD / 5 Spd Manual168 HP / 170 ft/lbs
2007T52,000 lbs2.5L I5FWD / 5 Spd Auto, Geartronic218 HP / 236 ft/lbs
2007T52,000 lbs2.5L I5AWD / 6 Spd Manual218 HP / 236 ft/lbs
20062.4i2,000 lbs2.4L I5FWD / 5 Spd Manual168 HP / 170 ft/lbs
2006T52,000 lbs2.5L I5FWD / 6 Spd Manual218 HP / 236 ft/lbs
2006T52,000 lbs2.5L I5AWD / 6 Spd Manual218 HP / 236 ft/lbs
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All towing capacities are braked capacities. This means that the trailer being towed has a braking system installed to assist with the vehicle's own braking. The towing capacities for trailers without brakes will be much less.

Confirm all towing capacities with the owner's manual.

2011 Volvo S40 Towing Capacity Data

The 2011 Volvo S40 towing capacity is 2,000 lbs. regardless of its trim level or drivetrain.

2011 Volvo S40 Towing Capacities
TrimTowing CapacityEngineDrivetrain / TransmissionHorsepower / Torque
T52,000 lbs2.5L I5FWD / 5 Spd Auto, Geartronic227 HP / 236 ft/lbs
  • a fishing boat and trailer usually weighs between 900 lbs. to 6,000 lbs.
  • a tent trailer typically weighs between 1,000 lbs. to 1,500 lbs.
  • a fifth-wheel travel trailer averages between 12,000 lbs. to 15,000 lbs.

2010 Volvo S40 Towing Capacity Data

The 2010 Volvo S40 towing capacity is 2,000 lbs. regardless of its trim level or drivetrain.

2010 Volvo S40 Towing Capacities
TrimTowing CapacityEngineDrivetrain / TransmissionHorsepower / Torque
2.4i2,000 lbs2.4L I5FWD / 5 Spd Manual Geartronic168 HP / 170 ft/lbs
T52,000 lbs2.5L I5FWD / 5 Spd Auto, Geartronic227 HP / 236 ft/lbs
T52,000 lbs2.5L I5AWD / 6 Spd Manual Geartronic227 HP / 236 ft/lbs

2009 Volvo S40 Towing Capacity Data

The 2009 Volvo S40 towing capacity is 2,000 lbs. regardless of its trim level or drivetrain.

2009 Volvo S40 Towing Capacities
TrimTowing CapacityEngineDrivetrain / TransmissionHorsepower / Torque
2.4i2,000 lbs2.4L I5FWD / 5 Spd Auto, Geartronic168 HP / 170 ft/lbs
T52,000 lbs2.5L I5FWD / 5 Spd Auto, Geartronic227 HP / 236 ft/lbs
T52,000 lbs2.5L I5AWD / 5 Spd Auto, Geartronic227 HP / 236 ft/lbs
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2008 Volvo S40 Towing Capacity Data

The 2008 Volvo S40 towing capacity is 2,000 lbs. regardless of its trim level or drivetrain.

2008 Volvo S40 Towing Capacities
TrimTowing CapacityEngineDrivetrain / TransmissionHorsepower / Torque
2.4i2,000 lbs2.4L I5FWD / 5 Spd Manual168 HP / 170 ft/lbs
T52,000 lbs2.5L I5FWD / 5 Spd Auto, Geartronic227 HP / 236 ft/lbs
T52,000 lbs2.5L I5AWD / 5 Spd Auto, Geartronic227 HP / 236 ft/lbs

2007 Volvo S40 Towing Capacity Data

The 2007 Volvo S40 towing capacity is 2,000 lbs. regardless of its trim level or drivetrain.

2007 Volvo S40 Towing Capacities
TrimTowing CapacityEngineDrivetrain / TransmissionHorsepower / Torque
2.4i2,000 lbs2.4L I5FWD / 5 Spd Manual168 HP / 170 ft/lbs
T52,000 lbs2.5L I5FWD / 5 Spd Auto, Geartronic218 HP / 236 ft/lbs
T52,000 lbs2.5L I5AWD / 6 Spd Manual218 HP / 236 ft/lbs

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2006 Volvo S40 Towing Capacity Data

The 2006 Volvo S40 towing capacity is 2,000 lbs. regardless of its trim level or drivetrain.

2006 Volvo S40 Towing Capacities
TrimTowing CapacityEngineDrivetrain / TransmissionHorsepower / Torque
2.4i2,000 lbs2.4L I5FWD / 5 Spd Manual168 HP / 170 ft/lbs
T52,000 lbs2.5L I5FWD / 6 Spd Manual218 HP / 236 ft/lbs
T52,000 lbs2.5L I5AWD / 6 Spd Manual218 HP / 236 ft/lbs

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