2012 Volvo S60 towing capacity
The 2012 Volvo S60 is published in 3 configurations with a tow rating of 3,307 lb (light utility / small-trailer territory).
The table below lists every trim of the 2012 Volvo S60 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T5 Sedan 4D | 5-Cyl, Turbo, 2.5 Liter | 250 | 266 | — | 3,307 | — | 3,548 | — |
| T6 Sedan 4D | 6-Cyl, Turbo, 3.0 Liter | 300 | 325 | — | 3,307 | — | 3,812 | — |
| T6 R-Design Sedan 4D | 6-Cyl, Turbo, 3.0 Liter | 325 | 354 | — | 3,307 | — | 3,877 | — |
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 2011
The 2011 Volvo S60 carried a maximum tow rating of 3,300 lb. The 2012 model adds 7 lb on top of that — usually a sign the manufacturer added a tow package option, refreshed the powertrain, or revised hitch class certification. See the 2011 Volvo S60 page for the full per-trim breakdown of the prior year.
Other 2012 Volvo models
The rest of Volvo's 2012 lineup, ranked by maximum tow rating. Click through for the per-trim breakdown of any of these.
| Model | Max tow (lb) |
|---|---|
| 2012 Volvo Xc90 | 4,960 |
| 2012 Volvo S80 | 3,300 |
| 2012 Volvo Xc60 | 3,300 |
| 2012 Volvo Xc70 | 3,300 |
| 2012 Volvo C30 | 2,000 |
| 2012 Volvo C70 | 2,000 |
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.