1998 Volvo V70 towing capacity
The 1998 Volvo V70 is published in 6 configurations with a tow rating of 3,300 lb (light utility / small-trailer territory).
The table below lists every trim of the 1998 Volvo V70 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 | — | 3,259 | — |
| R AWD Wagon 4D | 5-Cyl, Turbo, 2.3 Liter | 236 | 228 | — | 3,300 | — | 3,735 | — |
| T-5 Wagon 4D | 5-Cyl, Turbo, 2.3 Liter | 236 | 243 | — | 3,300 | — | 3,259 | — |
| AWD Wagon 4D | 5-Cyl, Turbo, 2.4 Liter | 190 | 199 | — | 3,300 | — | 3,735 | — |
| GLT Wagon 4D | 5-Cyl, Turbo, 2.4 Liter | 190 | 199 | — | 3,300 | — | 3,259 | — |
| XC AWD Wagon 4D | 5-Cyl, Turbo, 2.4 Liter | 190 | 199 | — | 3,300 | — | 3,728 | — |
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.
Other 1998 Volvo models
The rest of Volvo's 1998 lineup, ranked by maximum tow rating. Click through for the per-trim breakdown of any of these.
| Model | Max tow (lb) |
|---|---|
| 1998 Volvo C70 | 3,300 |
| 1998 Volvo S70 | 3,300 |
| 1998 Volvo S90 | 3,300 |
| 1998 Volvo V90 | 3,300 |
| 1998 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.