Volvo XC70 Towing Capacity (2006 - 2016)

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Volvo XC70 Towing Capacity Overview

The Volvo XC70 towing capacity ranges between 3,300 lbs. and 3,307 lbs across various years and trims.

For instance, the 2013 Volvo XC70 has a minimum towing capacity of 3,300 lbs, while the 2016 Volvo XC70 has a maximum towing capacity of 3,307 lbs.

Factors such as trim level, engine configuration, and drivetrain can impact the towing capacity of a specific model year of Volvo XC70.

Volvo XC70 Towing Capacities
YearTrimTowing CapacityEngineDrivetrain / TransmissionHorsepower / Torque
2016T53,307 lbs2.5L I5AWD / 6 Spd Auto w/OD250 HP / 266 ft/lbs
2016T5 DriveE3,307 lbs2.0L I4FWD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD240 HP / 258 ft/lbs
20153.23,307 lbs3.2L I6AWD / 6 Spd Auto w/OD240 HP / 236 ft/lbs
20153.2 Platinum3,307 lbs3.2L I6AWD / 6 Spd Auto w/OD240 HP / 236 ft/lbs
2014XC 3.23,307 lbs3.2L I6AWD / 6 Spd Auto w/OD240 HP / 236 ft/lbs
2014XC 3.23,307 lbs3.2L I6FWD / 6 Spd Auto w/OD240 HP / 236 ft/lbs
2013XC 3.23,300 lbs3.2L I6AWD / 6 Spd Auto240 HP / 236 ft/lbs
2013XC 3.23,300 lbs3.2L I6FWD / 6 Spd Auto240 HP / 236 ft/lbs
2012XC 3.23,300 lbs3.2L I6FWD / 6 Spd Auto240 HP / 236 ft/lbs
2012XC 3.23,300 lbs3.2L I6AWD / 6 Spd Auto240 HP / 236 ft/lbs
2011XC 3.23,300 lbs3.2L I6FWD / 6 Spd Auto, Geartronic240 HP / 236 ft/lbs
2011XC 3.23,300 lbs3.2L I6AWD / 6 Spd Auto, Geartronic240 HP / 236 ft/lbs
2010XC3,300 lbs3.2L I6AWD / 6 Spd Auto, Geartronic235 HP / 236 ft/lbs
2010XC T63,300 lbs3.0L I6AWD / 6 Spd Auto, Geartronic281 HP / 295 ft/lbs
2009XC3,300 lbs3.2L I6AWD / 6 Spd Auto, Geartronic235 HP / 236 ft/lbs
2009XC T63,300 lbs3.0L I6AWD / 6 Spd Auto, Geartronic281 HP / 295 ft/lbs
2008XC3,307 lbs3.2L I6AWD / 6 Spd Auto, Geartronic235 HP / 236 ft/lbs
2007XC3,300 lbs2.5L I5AWD / 5 Spd Auto, Geartronic208 HP / 236 ft/lbs
2006XC3,300 lbs2.5L I5 2.5LLow-PressureAWD / 5 Spd Auto, Geartronic208 HP / 236 ft/lbs
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Check out the Towing Capacity specifications for other makes and models.

Volvo XC70 Towing Capacity: Jump To Model Year

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.

2016 Volvo XC70 Towing Capacity Data

The 2016 Volvo XC70 towing capacity is 3,307 lbs. regardless of its trim level or drivetrain.

2016 Volvo XC70 Towing Capacities
TrimTowing CapacityEngineDrivetrain / TransmissionHorsepower / Torque
T53,307 lbs2.5L I5AWD / 6 Spd Auto w/OD250 HP / 266 ft/lbs
T5 DriveE3,307 lbs2.0L I4FWD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD240 HP / 258 ft/lbs
T5 Platinum3,307 lbs2.5L I5AWD / 6 Spd Auto w/OD250 HP / 266 ft/lbs
T5 Platinum DriveE3,307 lbs2.0L I4FWD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD240 HP / 258 ft/lbs
T5 Premier3,307 lbs2.5L I5AWD / 6 Spd Auto w/OD250 HP / 266 ft/lbs
T5 Premier DriveE3,307 lbs2.0L I4FWD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD240 HP / 258 ft/lbs
T5 Platinum Classic3,307 lbs2.5L I5AWD / 6 Spd Auto w/OD250 HP / 266 ft/lbs
T5 Premier Classic3,307 lbs2.5L I5AWD / 6 Spd Auto w/OD250 HP / 266 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.

2015 Volvo XC70 Towing Capacity Data

The 2015 Volvo XC70 towing capacity is 3,307 lbs. regardless of its trim level or drivetrain.

2015 Volvo XC70 Towing Capacities
TrimTowing CapacityEngineDrivetrain / TransmissionHorsepower / Torque
3.23,307 lbs3.2L I6AWD / 6 Spd Auto w/OD240 HP / 236 ft/lbs
3.2 Platinum3,307 lbs3.2L I6AWD / 6 Spd Auto w/OD240 HP / 236 ft/lbs
3.2 Premier3,307 lbs3.2L I6AWD / 6 Spd Auto w/OD240 HP / 236 ft/lbs
3.2 Premier Plus3,307 lbs3.2L I6AWD / 6 Spd Auto w/OD240 HP / 236 ft/lbs
T5 DriveE3,307 lbs2.0L I4FWD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD240 HP / 258 ft/lbs
T5 Platinum DriveE3,307 lbs2.0L I4FWD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD240 HP / 258 ft/lbs
T5 Premier DriveE3,307 lbs2.0L I4FWD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD240 HP / 258 ft/lbs
T5 Premier Plus DriveE3,307 lbs2.0L I4FWD / 8 Spd Auto w/OD240 HP / 258 ft/lbs
T63,307 lbs3.0L I6 ChargedAWD / 6 Spd Auto w/OD300 HP / 325 ft/lbs
T6 Platinum3,307 lbs3.0L I6 ChargedAWD / 6 Spd Auto w/OD300 HP / 325 ft/lbs
T6 Premier Plus3,307 lbs3.0L I6 ChargedAWD / 6 Spd Auto w/OD300 HP / 325 ft/lbs

2014 Volvo XC70 Towing Capacity Data

The 2014 Volvo XC70 towing capacity is 3,307 lbs. regardless of its trim level or drivetrain.

2014 Volvo XC70 Towing Capacities
TrimTowing CapacityEngineDrivetrain / TransmissionHorsepower / Torque
XC 3.23,307 lbs3.2L I6AWD / 6 Spd Auto w/OD240 HP / 236 ft/lbs
XC 3.23,307 lbs3.2L I6FWD / 6 Spd Auto w/OD240 HP / 236 ft/lbs
XC T63,307 lbs3.0L I6 ChargedAWD / 6 Spd Auto w/OD300 HP / 325 ft/lbs

2013 Volvo XC70 Towing Capacity Data

The 2013 Volvo XC70 towing capacity is 3,300 lbs. regardless of its trim level or drivetrain.

2013 Volvo XC70 Towing Capacities
TrimTowing CapacityEngineDrivetrain / TransmissionHorsepower / Torque
XC 3.23,300 lbs3.2L I6AWD / 6 Spd Auto240 HP / 236 ft/lbs
XC 3.23,300 lbs3.2L I6FWD / 6 Spd Auto240 HP / 236 ft/lbs
XC T63,300 lbs3.0L I6AWD / 6 Spd Auto300 HP / 325 ft/lbs

2012 Volvo XC70 Towing Capacity Data

The 2012 Volvo XC70 towing capacity is 3,300 lbs. regardless of its trim level or drivetrain.

2012 Volvo XC70 Towing Capacities
TrimTowing CapacityEngineDrivetrain / TransmissionHorsepower / Torque
XC 3.23,300 lbs3.2L I6FWD / 6 Spd Auto240 HP / 236 ft/lbs
XC 3.23,300 lbs3.2L I6AWD / 6 Spd Auto240 HP / 236 ft/lbs
XC T63,300 lbs3.0L I6AWD / 6 Spd Auto300 HP / 325 ft/lbs

Side-By-Side Comparisons

Volvo XC70 Towing Capacity By Year

2011 Volvo XC70 Towing Capacity Data

The 2011 Volvo XC70 towing capacity is 3,300 lbs. regardless of its trim level or drivetrain.

2011 Volvo XC70 Towing Capacities
TrimTowing CapacityEngineDrivetrain / TransmissionHorsepower / Torque
XC 3.23,300 lbs3.2L I6FWD / 6 Spd Auto, Geartronic240 HP / 236 ft/lbs
XC 3.23,300 lbs3.2L I6AWD / 6 Spd Auto, Geartronic240 HP / 236 ft/lbs
XC T63,300 lbs3.0L I6AWD / 6 Spd Auto, Geartronic300 HP / 325 ft/lbs

2010 Volvo XC70 Towing Capacity Data

The 2010 Volvo XC70 towing capacity is 3,300 lbs. regardless of its trim level or drivetrain.

2010 Volvo XC70 Towing Capacities
TrimTowing CapacityEngineDrivetrain / TransmissionHorsepower / Torque
XC3,300 lbs3.2L I6AWD / 6 Spd Auto, Geartronic235 HP / 236 ft/lbs
XC T63,300 lbs3.0L I6AWD / 6 Spd Auto, Geartronic281 HP / 295 ft/lbs

2009 Volvo XC70 Towing Capacity Data

The 2009 Volvo XC70 towing capacity is 3,300 lbs. regardless of its trim level or drivetrain.

2009 Volvo XC70 Towing Capacities
TrimTowing CapacityEngineDrivetrain / TransmissionHorsepower / Torque
XC3,300 lbs3.2L I6AWD / 6 Spd Auto, Geartronic235 HP / 236 ft/lbs
XC T63,300 lbs3.0L I6AWD / 6 Spd Auto, Geartronic281 HP / 295 ft/lbs

2008 Volvo XC70 Towing Capacity Data

The 2008 Volvo XC70 towing capacity is 3,307 lbs. regardless of its trim level or drivetrain.

2008 Volvo XC70 Towing Capacities
TrimTowing CapacityEngineDrivetrain / TransmissionHorsepower / Torque
XC3,307 lbs3.2L I6AWD / 6 Spd Auto, Geartronic235 HP / 236 ft/lbs

2007 Volvo XC70 Towing Capacity Data

The 2007 Volvo XC70 towing capacity is 3,300 lbs. regardless of its trim level or drivetrain.

2007 Volvo XC70 Towing Capacities
TrimTowing CapacityEngineDrivetrain / TransmissionHorsepower / Torque
XC3,300 lbs2.5L I5AWD / 5 Spd Auto, Geartronic208 HP / 236 ft/lbs

2006 Volvo XC70 Towing Capacity Data

The 2006 Volvo XC70 towing capacity is 3,300 lbs. regardless of its trim level or drivetrain.

2006 Volvo XC70 Towing Capacities
TrimTowing CapacityEngineDrivetrain / TransmissionHorsepower / Torque
XC3,300 lbs2.5L I5 2.5LLow-PressureAWD / 5 Spd Auto, Geartronic208 HP / 236 ft/lbs

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