The table below lists every trim of the 2015 Volvo Xc60 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
T6 Ocean Race Platinum Sport Utility 4D 6-Cyl, Turbo, 3.0 Liter 300 325 3,500
T6 Ocean Race Sport Utility 4D 4-Cyl Drv-E Sprchrgd 2.0T 302 295 3,500
T5 Sport Utility 4D 4-Cyl, Drive-E, 2.0T 240 258 3,500 4,041
T5 Sport Utility 4D (2015.5) 4-Cyl, Drive-E, 2.0T 240 258 3,500 4,041
T6 Premier Plus Sport Utility 4D 6-Cyl, Turbo, 3.0 Liter 300 325 3,500 4,277
3.2 Sport Utility 4D 6-Cyl, 3.2 Liter 240 236 3,500 4,251
T5 Premier Sport Utility 4D 4-Cyl, Drive-E, 2.0T 240 258 3,500 4,041
T5 Premier Sport Utility 4D (2015.5) 4-Cyl, Drive-E, 2.0T 240 258 3,500 4,041
T5 Platinum Sport Utility 4D 4-Cyl, Drv-E, Turbo, 2.0L 240 258 3,500 4,041
T5 Platinum Sport Utility 4D (2015.5) 4-Cyl, Drive-E, 2.0T 240 258 3,500 4,041
T5 Premier Plus Sport Utility 4D 4-Cyl, Drv-E, Turbo, 2.0L 240 258 3,500 4,041
3.2 Premier Sport Utility 4D 6-Cyl, PZEV, 3.2 Liter 230 221 3,500 4,251
3.2 Premier Plus Sport Utility 4D 6-Cyl, PZEV, 3.2 Liter 230 221 3,500 4,251
T6 Sport Utility 4D 6-Cyl, Turbo, 3.0 Liter 300 325 3,500 4,277
T6 Sport Utility 4D (2015.5) 6-Cyl, Turbo, 3.0 Liter 300 325 3,500 4,277
3.2 Platinum Sport Utility 4D 6-Cyl, PZEV, 3.2 Liter 230 221 3,500 4,251
T6 R-Design Sport Utility 4D 6-Cyl, Turbo, 3.0 Liter 325 354 3,500 4,277
T6 R-Design Sport Utility 4D (2015.5) 6-Cyl, Turbo, 3.0 Liter 325 354 3,500
T6 Platinum Sport Utility 4D 6-Cyl, Turbo, 3.0 Liter 300 325 3,500 4,277
T6 Platinum Sport Utility 4D (2015.5) 6-Cyl, Turbo, 3.0 Liter 300 325 3,500 4,277
T6 R-Design Premier Plus Sport Utility 4D 6-Cyl, Turbo, 3.0 Liter 325 354 3,500 4,277
T6 R-Design Platinum Sport Utility 4D 6-Cyl, Turbo, 3.0 Liter 325 354 3,500 4,277
T6 R-Design Platinum Sport Utility 4D (2015.5) 6-Cyl, Turbo, 3.0 Liter 325 354 3,500

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 2014

The 2014 Volvo Xc60 carried a maximum tow rating of 3,300 lb. The 2015 model adds 200 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 2014 Volvo Xc60 page for the full per-trim breakdown of the prior year.

Other 2015 Volvo models

The rest of Volvo's 2015 lineup, ranked by maximum tow rating. Click through for the per-trim breakdown of any of these.

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.