1996 Volvo 850 towing capacity
The 1996 Volvo 850 is published in 10 configurations with a tow rating of 3,300 lb (light utility / small-trailer territory).
The table below lists every trim of the 1996 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 | — |
| TLA Wagon 4D | 5-Cyl, Turbo, 2.3 Liter | 222 | 221 | — | 3,300 | — | 3,387 | — |
| R Wagon 4D | 5-Cyl, Turbo, 2.3 Liter | 240 | 221 | — | 3,300 | — | 3,387 | — |
| 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 | — |
| GLT Sedan 4D | 5-Cyl, 2.4 Liter | 168 | 162 | — | 3,300 | — | 3,232 | — |
| TLA Sedan 4D | 5-Cyl, Turbo, 2.3 Liter | 222 | 221 | — | 3,300 | — | 3,278 | — |
| 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 1995
The 1995 Volvo 850 carried a maximum tow rating of 3,300 lb. The 1996 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 1995 Volvo 850 page for the full per-trim breakdown of the prior year.
Other 1996 Volvo models
The rest of Volvo's 1996 lineup, ranked by maximum tow rating. Click through for the per-trim breakdown of any of these.
| Model | Max tow (lb) |
|---|---|
| 1996 Volvo 960 | 3,300 |
| 1996 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.