The table below lists every trim of the 1995 Volvo 850 with the engine, drivetrain, axle ratio, horsepower, torque, GVWR, curb weight, and payload that go with that trim's headline tow rating. Manufacturers often publish more than one tow figure per truck — a conventional bumper-hitch rating, a weight-distributing rating, and a gooseneck or fifth-wheel rating — so the highest number here is the maximum across all hitch classes the source carries for the trim.

Per-trim breakdown

Configuration Engine HP Torque Axle Tow (lb) GVWR Curb Payload
Wagon 4D 5-Cyl, 2.4 Liter 168 162 3,300 3,342
Turbo Wagon 4D 5-Cyl, Turbo, 2.3 Liter 222 221 3,300 3,387
GLT Wagon 4D 5-Cyl, 2.4 Liter 168 162 3,300 3,342
T-5 R Wagon 4D 5-Cyl, Turbo, 2.3 Liter 240 221 3,300 3,387
GLT Sedan 4D 5-Cyl, 2.4 Liter 168 162 3,300 3,232
Turbo Sedan 4D 5-Cyl, Turbo, 2.3 Liter 222 221 3,300 3,278
Sedan 4D 5-Cyl, 2.4 Liter 168 162 3,300 3,232
T-5 R Sedan 4D 5-Cyl, Turbo, 2.3 Liter 240 221 3,300 3,278

How to interpret the headline tow figure

Tow ratings at this level are normally achievable with a conventional Class II or Class III receiver hitch. Always verify your vehicle has the manufacturer's tow package installed if you intend to tow at the upper end of the rating, and inspect the door-jamb sticker for the actual maximum permitted on your specific configuration.

How this year compares to 1994

The 1994 Volvo 850 carried a maximum tow rating of 3,300 lb. The 1995 model carries the same headline figure — manufacturers usually leave the rating alone year-over-year unless there's a powertrain or hitch change. See the 1994 Volvo 850 page for the full per-trim breakdown of the prior year.

Other 1995 Volvo models

The rest of Volvo's 1995 lineup, ranked by maximum tow rating. Click through for the per-trim breakdown of any of these.

Model Max tow (lb)
1995 Volvo 960 3,300
1995 Volvo All 3,300

All figures sourced from manufacturer documentation. See our methodology for how the dataset is compiled. Always confirm against your vehicle's door-jamb sticker before towing.