2025 Volvo XC90 Towing Capacity Information

Volvo XC90 Towing Capacity guide
The XC90 is an immensely popular vehicle, thanks to a blend of luxury and utility that no other manufacturer has quite managed to match. That includes things like comfortable seating for up to seven, and standard all-wheel drive. The XC90 also makes for a great towing vehicle, adding another layer of usefulness to the XC90 that further sets it apart from its competitors. There are a few important details to know about towing with the XC90.

Volvo XC90

XC90 Drivetrains


Drivetrain

Horsepower

Torque

Fuel Economy (combined)

0-60 Time

Towing Capacity

B5

247 266 lb-ft 26 MPG 7.3 seconds 5,000 pounds

B6

295 310 lb-ft 23 MPG 6.4 seconds 5,000 pounds

T8

455 523 lb-ft 58 MPGe 5.0 seconds 5,000 pounds
There are three drivetrains offered for the XC90, including the T8 plug-in hybrid. While the XC90 Plug-In Hybrid is technically a different model, we’re including it for the sake of thoroughness. There are some important differences between these drivetrains, but since all of them come with standard all-wheel drive, these differences mainly boil down to performance and fuel economy. All of them also offer the same 5,000-pound towing capacity as well, which means that the choice of drivetrain can be a matter of personal preference even for people who want to use the XC90 as a towing vehicle. In addition to this impressive towing capacity, the XC90 also has a roof carrying capacity of 220 pounds, again the same across all drivetrains.

Volvo XC90 Roof Tent
Volvo XC90 Retractable Trailer Hitch
Volvo XC90 Cargo Box

XC90 Cargo Carrying Accessories

The XC90 doesn’t just offer impressive cargo carrying capacities; Volvo offers an impressive range of accessories to help manage that cargo. There are more of these accessories than you’re probably used to seeing from other manufacturers, but the XC90 enjoys the reputation it has for utility precisely because Volvo goes above and beyond what other manufacturers offer. Here are the accessories available right from Volvo:

  • Bike rack for 1 bike, roof
  • Ski/snowboard holder, aluminum, sliding
  • Bike rack for 4 bikes, hitch
  • Kayak holder
  • Roof basket
  • Roof tent
  • Hitch cargo box including holder
  • Luggage Cover (behind 3rd row)
  • Retractable Trailer Hitch (Excluding Hitch Ball)
  • Load carrier, wing profile for rails