2013 Volvo Xc90 towing capacity
The 2013 Volvo Xc90 is published in 18 configurations, with tow ratings ranging from 3,970 to 5,000 lb depending on cab, bed, drivetrain, and hitch class. The peak figure (5,000 lb) sits in mid-size SUV / pickup territory.
The table below lists every trim of the 2013 Volvo Xc90 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.2 Sport Utility 4D | 6-Cyl, 3.2 Liter | 240 | 236 | — | 5,000 | — | 4,751 | — |
| 3.2 Premier Plus Sport Utility 4D | 6-Cyl, 3.2 Liter | 240 | 236 | — | 5,000 | — | 4,751 | — |
| 3.2 R-Design Sport Utility 4D | 6-Cyl, 3.2 Liter | 240 | 236 | — | 5,000 | — | 4,751 | — |
| 3.2 R-Design Premier Plus Sport Utility 4D | 6-Cyl, 3.2 Liter | 240 | 236 | — | 5,000 | — | 4,751 | — |
| 3.2 R-Design Platinum Sport Utility 4D | 6-Cyl, 3.2 Liter | 240 | 236 | — | 5,000 | — | 4,751 | — |
| 3.2 Platinum Sport Utility 4D | 6-Cyl, 3.2 Liter | 240 | 236 | — | 5,000 | — | 4,751 | — |
| 3.2 4dr Front-wheel Drive | — | — | — | — | 3,970 | — | 4,665 | 1,415 |
| 3.2 Premier Plus 4dr Front-wheel Drive | — | — | — | — | 3,970 | — | 4,665 | 1,415 |
| 3.2 Platinum 4dr Front-wheel Drive | — | — | — | — | 3,970 | — | 4,665 | 1,415 |
| 3.2 R-Design 4dr Front-wheel Drive | — | — | — | — | 3,970 | — | 4,665 | 1,415 |
| 3.2 R-Design Premier Plus 4dr Front-wheel Drive | — | — | — | — | 3,970 | — | 4,665 | 1,415 |
| 3.2 R-Design Platinum 4dr Front-wheel Drive | — | — | — | — | 3,970 | — | 4,665 | 1,415 |
| 3.2 4dr All-wheel Drive | — | — | — | — | 4,960 | — | 4,753 | 1,327 |
| 3.2 Premier Plus 4dr All-wheel Drive | — | — | — | — | 4,960 | — | 4,753 | 1,327 |
| 3.2 Platinum 4dr All-wheel Drive | — | — | — | — | 4,960 | — | 4,753 | 1,327 |
| 3.2 R-Design 4dr All-wheel Drive | — | — | — | — | 4,960 | — | 4,753 | 1,327 |
| 3.2 R-Design Premier Plus 4dr All-wheel Drive | — | — | — | — | 4,960 | — | 4,753 | 1,327 |
| 3.2 R-Design Platinum 4dr All-wheel Drive | — | — | — | — | 4,960 | — | 4,753 | 1,327 |
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 2012
The 2012 Volvo Xc90 carried a maximum tow rating of 4,960 lb. The 2013 model adds 40 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 2012 Volvo Xc90 page for the full per-trim breakdown of the prior year.
Other 2013 Volvo models
The rest of Volvo's 2013 lineup, ranked by maximum tow rating. Click through for the per-trim breakdown of any of these.
| Model | Max tow (lb) |
|---|---|
| 2013 Volvo S60 | 3,307 |
| 2013 Volvo S80 | 3,300 |
| 2013 Volvo Xc60 | 3,300 |
| 2013 Volvo Xc70 | 3,300 |
| 2013 Volvo C30 | 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.