Volvo XC40 Towing Capacity Overview
The Volvo XC40 towing capacity ranges between 2,000 lbs. and 3,500 lbs as specified in our data below, organized by trim, option package, and model year.
For instance, the 2023 Volvo XC40 has a minimum towing capacity of 2,000 lbs, while the 2024 Volvo XC40 has a maximum towing capacity of 3,500 lbs.
Factors such as trim level, engine configuration, and drivetrain can impact the towing capacity of a specific model year of Volvo XC40.
Check out the Towing Capacity specifications for other makes and models.
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.
2024 Volvo XC40 Towing Capacity Data
The 2024 Volvo XC40 towing capacity is 3,500 lbs. regardless of its trim level or drivetrain.
2024 Volvo XC40 Towing Capacities
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | Torque |
Towing Capacity |
| Ultimate Dark Theme B5 Hybrid |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD | 247 HP | 258 ft/lbs |
3,500 lbs |
| Ultimate Bright Theme B5 Hybrid |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD | 247 HP | 258 ft/lbs |
3,500 lbs |
| Plus Dark Theme B5 Hybrid |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD | 247 HP | 258 ft/lbs |
3,500 lbs |
| Plus Bright Theme B5 Hybrid |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD | 247 HP | 258 ft/lbs |
3,500 lbs |
| Core Dark Theme B5 Hybrid |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD | 247 HP | 258 ft/lbs |
3,500 lbs |
| Core Bright Theme B5 Hybrid |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD | 247 HP | 258 ft/lbs |
3,500 lbs |
2023 Volvo XC40 Towing Capacity Data
The 2023 Volvo XC40 towing capacity is between 2,000 lbs. and 3,500 lbs as shown in the table below.
2023 Volvo XC40 Towing Capacities
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | Torque |
Towing Capacity |
| Recharge Pure Ultimate Twin e Electric |
Electric | 1 Spd Auto | AWD | 402 HP | 486 ft/lbs |
2,000 lbs |
| Recharge Pure Plus Twin e Electric |
Electric | 1 Spd Auto | AWD | 402 HP | 486 ft/lbs |
2,000 lbs |
| Recharge Pure Core Twin e Electric |
Electric | 1 Spd Auto | AWD | 402 HP | 486 ft/lbs |
2,000 lbs |
| Ultimate Dark Theme B5 SUV |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD | 247 HP | 258 ft/lbs |
3,500 lbs |
| Ultimate Dark Theme B4 SUV |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD | 194 HP | 221 ft/lbs |
3,500 lbs |
| Ultimate Bright Theme B5 SUV |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD | 247 HP | 258 ft/lbs |
3,500 lbs |
2023 Volvo XC40 Towing Capacities Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | Torque |
Towing Capacity |
| Ultimate Bright Theme B4 SUV |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD | 194 HP | 221 ft/lbs |
3,500 lbs |
| Plus Dark Theme B5 SUV |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD | 247 HP | 258 ft/lbs |
3,500 lbs |
| Plus Dark Theme B4 SUV |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD | 194 HP | 221 ft/lbs |
3,500 lbs |
| Plus Bright Theme B5 SUV |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD | 247 HP | 258 ft/lbs |
3,500 lbs |
| Plus Bright Theme B4 SUV |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD | 194 HP | 221 ft/lbs |
3,500 lbs |
| Core B5 SUV |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD | 247 HP | 258 ft/lbs |
3,500 lbs |
2023 Volvo XC40 Towing Capacities Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | Torque |
Towing Capacity |
| Core B4 SUV |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD | 194 HP | 221 ft/lbs |
3,500 lbs |
2022 Volvo XC40 Towing Capacity Data
The 2022 Volvo XC40 towing capacity is between 2,000 lbs. and 3,500 lbs as shown in the table below.
2022 Volvo XC40 Towing Capacities
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | Torque |
Towing Capacity |
| Recharge Pure Twin Ultimate P8 e Electric |
Electric | 1 Spd Auto | AWD | 402 HP | 486 ft/lbs |
2,000 lbs |
| Recharge Pure Twin Plus P8 e Electric |
Electric | 1 Spd Auto | AWD | 402 HP | 486 ft/lbs |
2,000 lbs |
| Recharge Pure Twin P8 e Electric |
Electric | 1 Spd Auto | AWD | 402 HP | 486 ft/lbs |
2,000 lbs |
| RDesign T5 SUV |
2.0L | Turbocharged | I4 | 16v di drive-e | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD | 248 HP | 258 ft/lbs |
3,500 lbs |
| RDesign T4 SUV |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD | 187 HP | 221 ft/lbs |
3,500 lbs |
| Momentum T5 SUV |
2.0L | Turbocharged | I4 | 16v di drive-e | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD | 248 HP | 258 ft/lbs |
3,500 lbs |
2022 Volvo XC40 Towing Capacities Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | Torque |
Towing Capacity |
| Momentum T4 SUV |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD | 187 HP | 221 ft/lbs |
3,500 lbs |
| Inscription T5 SUV |
2.0L | Turbocharged | I4 | 16v di drive-e | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD | 248 HP | 258 ft/lbs |
3,500 lbs |
| Inscription T4 SUV |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD | 187 HP | 221 ft/lbs |
3,500 lbs |
2021 Volvo XC40 Towing Capacity Data
The 2021 Volvo XC40 towing capacity is between 2,000 lbs. and 3,500 lbs as shown in the table below.
2021 Volvo XC40 Towing Capacities
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | Torque |
Towing Capacity |
| T5 RDesign SUV |
2.0L | Turbocharged | I4 | 16v di w/polestar | AWD | 252 HP | 295 ft/lbs |
3,500 lbs |
| T5 Momentum SUV |
2.0L | Turbocharged | I4 | 16v di w/polestar | AWD | 252 HP | 295 ft/lbs |
3,500 lbs |
| T5 Inscription SUV |
2.0L | Turbocharged | I4 | 16v di w/polestar | AWD | 252 HP | 295 ft/lbs |
3,500 lbs |
| T4 RDesign SUV |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD | 187 HP | 221 ft/lbs |
3,500 lbs |
| T4 Momentum SUV |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD | 187 HP | 221 ft/lbs |
3,500 lbs |
| T4 Inscription SUV |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD | 187 HP | 221 ft/lbs |
3,500 lbs |
2021 Volvo XC40 Towing Capacities Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | Torque |
Towing Capacity |
| Recharge P8 RDesign SUV |
1 Spd Auto | AWD | 402 HP | 486 ft/lbs |
2,000 lbs |
2020 Volvo XC40 Towing Capacity Data
The 2020 Volvo XC40 towing capacity is 3,500 lbs. regardless of its trim level or drivetrain.
2020 Volvo XC40 Towing Capacities
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | Torque |
Towing Capacity |
| T5 RDesign SUV |
2.0L | Turbocharged | I4 | 16v di drive-e | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD | 248 HP | 258 ft/lbs |
3,500 lbs |
| T5 Momentum SUV |
2.0L | Turbocharged | I4 | 16v di drive-e | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD | 248 HP | 258 ft/lbs |
3,500 lbs |
| T5 Inscription SUV |
2.0L | Turbocharged | I4 | 16v di drive-e | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD | 248 HP | 258 ft/lbs |
3,500 lbs |
| T4 RDesign SUV |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD | 187 HP | 221 ft/lbs |
3,500 lbs |
| T4 Momentum SUV |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD | 187 HP | 221 ft/lbs |
3,500 lbs |
| T4 Inscription SUV |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD | 187 HP | 221 ft/lbs |
3,500 lbs |
2020 Volvo XC40 Towing Capacities Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | Torque |
Towing Capacity |
| T5 RDesign |
2.0L | Turbocharged | I4 | 16v di drive-e | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD | 248 HP | 258 ft/lbs |
3,500 lbs |
| T4 RDesign |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD | 187 HP | 221 ft/lbs |
3,500 lbs |
| T5 Momentum |
2.0L | Turbocharged | I4 | 16v di drive-e | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD | 248 HP | 258 ft/lbs |
3,500 lbs |
| T4 Momentum |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD | 187 HP | 221 ft/lbs |
3,500 lbs |
| T5 Inscription |
2.0L | Turbocharged | I4 | 16v di drive-e | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD | 248 HP | 258 ft/lbs |
3,500 lbs |
| T4 Inscription |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD | 187 HP | 221 ft/lbs |
3,500 lbs |
2019 Volvo XC40 Towing Capacity Data
The 2019 Volvo XC40 towing capacity is 3,500 lbs. regardless of its trim level or drivetrain.
2019 Volvo XC40 Towing Capacities
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | Torque |
Towing Capacity |
| T5 RDesign SUV |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD | 248 HP | 258 ft/lbs |
3,500 lbs |
| T5 Momentum SUV |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD | 248 HP | 258 ft/lbs |
3,500 lbs |
| T5 Inscription SUV |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD | 248 HP | 258 ft/lbs |
3,500 lbs |
| T4 RDesign SUV |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD | 187 HP | 221 ft/lbs |
3,500 lbs |
| T4 Momentum SUV |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD | 187 HP | 221 ft/lbs |
3,500 lbs |
| T4 Inscription SUV |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD | 187 HP | 221 ft/lbs |
3,500 lbs |
2019 Volvo XC40 Towing Capacities Continued
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | Torque |
Towing Capacity |
| T5 RDesign |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD | 248 HP | 258 ft/lbs |
3,500 lbs |
| T4 RDesign |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD | 187 HP | 221 ft/lbs |
3,500 lbs |
| T5 Momentum |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD | 248 HP | 258 ft/lbs |
3,500 lbs |
| T4 Momentum |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD | 187 HP | 221 ft/lbs |
3,500 lbs |
| T5 Inscription |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | AWD | 248 HP | 258 ft/lbs |
3,500 lbs |
| T4 Inscription |
2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 8 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD | 187 HP | 221 ft/lbs |
3,500 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.
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