Volvo tow cars

Volvo tow cars

Volvo has won the overall best tow car title four times, first in 1985 with the Volvo 360 GLEi, then in 1992 with the Volvo 940 SE Turbo, in 2007 with the Volvo V50 D5 Sport, and finally in 2019 with the Volvo XC60 D5 PowerPulse AWD R-Design.

They have also been awarded 14 other class wins too which includes, the S60 (2002), the XC70 and the V70 (2006), the XC60 (2010, 2015, 2018 and 2019), the XC90 (2018), the XC40 (2019 and 2022) and the V60 won the best plug-in hybrid in 2022.

See Volvo XC40 Recharge pure electric AWD statistics

SUV, Volvo retractable

Performance

  • Number of motors: 2
  • Total maximum power (kW): 300
  • Number of gears, gearbox: 1
  • Power: All wheel drive
  • Power (bhp): 396
  • Torque (lb/ft): 487
  • Towing acceleration 0-60mph: 7.4s
  • Towing acceleration 40-60mph: 3.35s
  • Towing deceleration 60mph-0: 50.2m
  • Towing deceleration 60mph-30mph: 12.45m
  • Mpg range solo (WLTP Range Combined TEL (miles): 256
  • CO2 g/km: 0

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (kg): 2188
  • Gross vehicle (kg): 2650
  • Caravan (kg): 1500
  • Noseweight (kg): 100

Pricing

  • Price range of vehicle: £49,950 - £56,700
  • £ (price as tested) includes £1175 towing gear charges: £51,125
  • Total of first three years’ car tax: £0
  • Insurance group: 42E
  • Towable with B licence: B licence possible (max caravan/trailer MTPLM 850kg) but B+E required for caravan/trailer heavier than this
  • ISOFIX Mountings: Three
  • NCAP safety rating: Five

See Volvo V60 Recharge plug-in hybrid T6 AWD statistics

Estate, Volvo retractable

Performance

  • Number of cylinders: 4
  • Size of engine in cc: 1969
  • Number of gears, gearbox: 8 / Auto
  • Fuel: Petrol-electric plug in hybrid
  • Plug accepted: Type 2/mode three and three-pin plug
  • Peak charge rate: 3.7
  • Power: All wheel drive
  • Power (bhp@rpm) (petrol): 249 @ 5500
  • Power (bhp) (electric): 86
  • Torque (lb/ft@rpm) (petrol): 258 @ 1700-5000
  • Torque (lb/ft) (electric): 177
  • Towing acceleration 0-60mph: 9.5s
  • Towing acceleration 40-60mph: 5.4s
  • Towing deceleration 60mph-0: 55.6m
  • Towing deceleration 60mph-30mph: 13.2m
  • Fuel with mpg range solo: 141.1-156.7
  • CO2 g/km: 41-46

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (kg): 2075
  • Gross vehicle (kg): 2550
  • Caravan (kg): 1764
  • Noseweight (kg): 100

Pricing

  • Price range of vehicle: £45,825 - £52,200
  • £ (price as tested) includes £1175 towing gear charges: £47,000
  • Total of first three years’ car tax: £960
  • Insurance group: 42E
  • Towable with B licence: B licence possible (max caravan/trailer MTPLM 950kg) but B+E required for caravan/trailer heavier than this
  • ISOFIX Mountings: Two
  • NCAP safety rating: Five

See Volvo XC90 B5 (mild-hybrid diesel) AWD statistics

SUV, Volvo retractable

Performance

  • Number of cylinders: 4
  • Size of engine in cc: 1969
  • Number of gears, gearbox: 8 / Auto
  • Fuel: Diesel
  • Power: All wheel drive
  • Power (bhp@rpm): 232 @ 4000
  • Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 354 @ 1750 - 2250
  • Towing acceleration 0-60mph: 15.3s
  • Towing acceleration 40-60mph: 8.0s
  • Towing deceleration 60mph-0: 48.8m
  • Towing deceleration 60mph-30mph: 11.6m
  • Fuel with mpg range solo: 36.6-40.9
  • CO2 g/km: 180-202

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (kg): 2170
  • Gross vehicle (kg): 2840
  • Caravan (kg): 1845
  • Noseweight (kg): 110

Pricing

  • Price range of vehicle: £56,135 - £69,810
  • £ (price as tested) includes £1175 towing gear charges: £57,410
  • Total of first three years’ car tax: £2325
  • Insurance group: 41E
  • Towable with B licence: B licence possible (max caravan/trailer MTPLM 660kg) but B+E required for caravan/trailer heavier than this
  • ISOFIX Mountings: Two
  • NCAP safety rating: Five

See Volvo XC40 Recharge plug-in hybrid statistics

SUV, Volvo retractable

Performance

  • Number of cylinders: 3
  • Size of engine in cc: 1477
  • Number of gears, gearbox: 7 / Auto
  • Fuel: Petrol-electric plug in hybrid
  • Plug accepted: Type 2/mode three and three-pin plug
  • Peak charge rate: 3.7
  • Power: Front wheel drive
  • Power (bhp@rpm) (petrol): 177 @ 5800
  • Power (bhp) (electric): 81
  • Torque (lb/ft@rpm) (petrol): 195 @ 1500-3000
  • Torque (lb/ft) (electric): 118
  • Towing acceleration 0-60mph: 13.1s
  • Towing acceleration 40-60mph: 7.3s
  • Towing deceleration 60mph-0: 53.05m
  • Towing deceleration 60mph-30mph: 13.0m
  • Fuel with mpg range solo: 112.8-134.5
  • CO2 g/km: 47-57

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (kg): 1812
  • Gross vehicle (kg): 2290
  • Caravan (kg): 1540
  • Noseweight (kg): 100

Pricing

  • Price range of vehicle: £37,375 - £43,095
  • £ (price as tested) includes £1175 towing gear charges: £43,195
  • Total of first three years’ car tax: £290
  • Insurance group: 32E
  • Towable with B licence: B licence possible (max caravan/trailer MTPLM 1210kg) but B+E required for caravan/trailer heavier than this
  • ISOFIX Mountings: Two
  • NCAP safety rating: Five

See Volvo V90 Recharge plug-in hybrid T6 AWD statistics

Estate, Volvo retractable

Performance

  • Number of cylinders: 4
  • Size of engine in cc: 1969
  • Number of gears, gearbox: 8 / Auto
  • Fuel: Petrol-electric plug in hybrid
  • Plug accepted: Type 2/mode three and three-pin plug
  • Peak charge rate: 3.7
  • Power: All wheel drive
  • Power (bhp@rpm) (petrol): 249 @ 5500
  • Power (bhp) (electric): 86
  • Torque (lb/ft@rpm) (petrol): 258 @ 1700-5000
  • Torque (lb/ft) (electric): 177
  • Towing acceleration 0-60mph: 10.2s
  • Towing acceleration 40-60mph: 5.4s
  • Towing deceleration 60mph-0: 49.5m
  • Towing deceleration 60mph-30mph: 12.8m
  • Fuel with mpg range solo: 104.6-134.5
  • CO2 g/km: 47-61

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (kg): 2100
  • Gross vehicle (kg): 2610
  • Caravan (kg): 1785
  • Noseweight (kg): 110

Pricing

  • Price range of vehicle: £56,025 - £56,800
  • £ (price as tested) includes £1175 towing gear charges: £58,700
  • Total of first three years’ car tax: £960
  • Insurance group: 42E
  • Towable with B licence: B licence possible (max caravan/trailer MTPLM 890kg) but B+E required for caravan/trailer heavier than this
  • ISOFIX Mountings: Two
  • NCAP safety rating: Five

See Volvo V60 Recharge Plug-in Hybrid T6 AWD R-Design statistics

5 door estate, Volvo retractable towbar

Performance

  • Fuel with mpg range solo: Petrol-electric hybrid (134.5-156.9mpg)
  • No of cylinders: 4 inline
  • Size of engine in cc: 1969cc
  • Number of gears, gearbox: Automatic Torque-converter
  • Power: All wheel drive
  • Power (bhp@rpm): 249@5500 (and 86bhp electric motor)
  • Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 295@2200-4800 (and 177lb ft electric motor)

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (kg): 2075
  • Gross vehicle (kg): 2550
  • Caravan (kg): 1764
  • Noseweight (kg): 100

Pricing

  • Price range of vehicle: £34,420 - £51,530
  • Price as tested includes towing gear charges: £46,355 includes £1,125 towing gear charges
  • Total of first three years’ car tax: £590 (vehicle exceeds £40,000)
  • Insurance group: 42E
  • CO2 g /km: 1-46
  • Towable with B licence: B licence unlikely (max caravan/trailer MTPLM 950kg) but B+E required for caravan/trailer heavier than this
  • ISOFIX Mountings: 2 points

See Volvo XC40 Recharge Plug-in Hybrid T5 FWD R-Design statistics

5 door SUV, Volvo retractable towbar

Performance

  • Fuel with mpg range solo: Petrol-electric hybrid (117.7-134.5 mpg)
  • No of cylinders: 3 In-line
  • Size of engine in cc: 1477cc
  • Number of gears, gearbox: Automatic Direct-shift
  • Power: Front wheel drive
  • Power (bhp@rpm): 177@5800 (and 81bhp electric motor)
  • Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 195@1500-3000 (and 118lb/ft electric motor)

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (kg): 1812
  • Gross vehicle (kg): 2290
  • Caravan (kg): 1540
  • Noseweight (kg): 100

Pricing

  • Price range of vehicle: £25,420 - £42,430
  • Price as tested includes towing gear charges: £42,730 includes £1,125 towing gear charges
  • Total of first three years’ car tax: £590 (vehicle cost exceeds £40,000)
  • Insurance group: 32E
  • CO2 g /km: 47-55
  • Towable with B licence: B licence possible (max caravan/trailer MTPLM 1210kg) but B+E required for caravan/trailer heavier than this
  • ISOFIX Mountings: 2 poss 3 at the rear with option front

See Volvo V60 B4 (diesel) AWD Cross Countrystatistics

5 door estate, Volvo retractable towbar

Performance

  • Fuel with mpg range solo: Diesel (44.8-47.0 mpg)
  • No of cylinders: 4/inline
  • Size of engine in cc: 1969cc
  • Number of gears, gearbox: Automatic Torque-converter
  • Power: All wheel drive
  • Power (bhp@rpm): 194@4000
  • Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 310@1750-2750

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (kg): 1924
  • Gross vehicle (kg): 2410
  • Caravan (kg): 1635
  • Noseweight (kg): 100

Pricing

  • Price range of vehicle: £34,420 - £51,530
  • Price as tested includes towing gear charges: £42,785 includes £1,125 towing gear charges
  • Total of first three years’ car tax: £1,820
  • Insurance group: 32E
  • CO2 g /km: 156-157
  • Towable with B licence: B licence unlikely (max caravan/trailer MTPLM 1090kg) but B+E required for caravan/trailer heavier than this
  • ISOFIX Mountings: 2 at the rear with option front

See Volvo V90 B5 (diesel) AWD R-Design statistics

5 door estate, Volvo retractable towbar

Performance

  • Fuel with mpg range solo: Diesel (42.7-47.0 mpg)
  • No of cylinders: 4/inline
  • Size of engine in cc: 1969cc
  • Number of gears, gearbox: Automatic Torque-converter
  • Power: All wheel drive
  • Power (bhp@rpm): 232@4000
  • Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 354@1750-2250

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (kg): 1960
  • Gross vehicle (kg): 2480
  • Caravan (kg): 1666
  • Noseweight (kg): 100

Pricing

  • Price range of vehicle: £48,200 - £52,000
  • Price as tested includes towing gear charges: £53,235 includes £1,125 towing gear charges
  • Total of first three years’ car tax: £590
  • Insurance group: 38E
  • CO2 g /km: 156-174
  • Towable with B licence: B licence unlikely (max caravan/trailer MTPLM 1020kg) but B+E required for caravan/trailer heavier than this
  • ISOFIX Mountings: 2 at the rear with option front

See Volvo XC40 B5 (petrol) AWD R-Design statistics

5 door SUV, Volvo retractable towbar

Performance

  • Fuel with mpg range solo: Petrol (34.4-36.7 mpg)
  • No of cylinders: In-line 4 cylinder
  • Size of engine in cc: 1969cc
  • Number of gears, gearbox: Automatic Torque-converter
  • Power: All wheel drive
  • Power (bhp@rpm): 247@5400-5700
  • Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 258@1800-4800

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (kg): 1775
  • Gross vehicle (kg): 2770
  • Caravan (kg): 1509
  • Noseweight (kg): 110

Pricing

  • Price range of vehicle: £25,420 - £42,430
  • Price as tested includes towing gear charges: £39,565 includes £1,125 towing gear charges
  • Total of first three years’ car tax: £1,170
  • Insurance group: 29E
  • CO2 g /km: 174-186
  • Towable with B licence: B licence possible (max caravan/trailer MTPLM 1230kg) but B+E required for caravan/trailer heavier than this
  • ISOFIX Mountings: 2 poss 3 at the rear with option front

See Volvo XC40 D4 AWD R-Design Pro statistics

5-door SUV, Volvo retractable towbar

Performance

  • Diesel (39.8-44.1mpg solo)
  • 4 cylinder, 1969cc engine
  • 8 gears, automatic
  • All-wheel drive
  • Power (bhp@rpm): 187@4000
  • Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 295@1750-2250
  • 40 - 60mph acceleration (towing): 8.6 seconds

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (kg): 1735
  • Gross vehicle (kg): 2250
  • Caravan (kg): 1475
  • Noseweight (kg): 110

Pricing

  • From £28,965 - £42,305
  • £43,210 (price as tested) includes £1075 towing gear charges
  • Total of first three years’ car tax:  £1,460
  • Insurance group: 30E
  • CO2 g /km: 133
  • Towable with B licence: B licence unlikely (max caravan/trailer MTPLM 1250kg) but B+E required for caravan/trailer heavier than this

See Volvo V60 D4 AWD Cross Country Plus statistics

5-door estate, Volvo retractable towbar

Performance

  • Diesel (42.8-47.9mpg solo)
  • 4 cylinder, 1969cc engine
  • 8 gears, automatic
  • All-wheel drive
  • Power (bhp@rpm): 187@4250
  • Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 295@1750-2500
  • 40 - 60mph acceleration (towing): 9.1 seconds

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (kg): 1834
  • Gross vehicle (kg): 2360
  • Caravan (kg): 1559
  • Noseweight (kg): 100

Pricing

  • From £30,445 - £38,880
  • £43,210 (price as tested) includes £1075 towing gear charges
  • Total of first three years’ car tax:  £1,460
  • Insurance group: 49 - 50
  • CO2 g /km: 135
  • Towable with B licence: B licence unlikely (max caravan/trailer MTPLM 1140kg) but B+E required for caravan/trailer heavier than this

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Performance

  • Diesel (48.7mpg solo)
  • 4 cylinder, 1969cc engine
  • 8 gear, automatic
  • All-wheel drive
  • Power (bhp@rpm): 232@4000
  • Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 354@1750-2250
  • 40 - 60mph acceleration (towing): 7.15 seconds

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (kg): 1954
  • Gross vehicle (kg): 2520
  • Caravan (kg): 1661
  • Noseweight (kg): 100

Pricing

  • From £37,770 to £59,770
  • £44,350 (price as tested) includes £995 towing gear charges
  • Insurance group: 35E
  • CO2 g /km: 152
  • Towable with B licence: B licence unlikely (max caravan/trailer MTPLM 980) but B+E required for caravan/trailer heavier than this

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Performance

  • Diesel (56.5mpg solo)
  • 4 cylinder, 1969cc engine
  • 8 gear, automatic
  • All-wheel drive
  • Power (bhp@rpm): 188@4000
  • Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 295@1750-2500
  • 40 - 60mph acceleration (towing): 8.95 seconds

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (kg): 1735
  • Gross vehicle (kg): 2250
  • Caravan (kg): 1475
  • Noseweight (kg): 110

Pricing

  • From £27,610 to £40,070
  • £40,615 (price as tested) includes £995 towing gear charges
  • Insurance group: 30E
  • CO2 g /km: 135
  • Towable with B licence: B licence possible (max caravan/trailer MTPLM 1250) but B+E required for caravan/trailer heavier than this

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Performance

  • Petrol (39.8mpg solo)
  • 4 cylinder, 1969cc engine
  • 8 gear, automatic
  • All-wheel drive
  • Power (bhp@rpm): 244@5500
  • Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 258@1800-4800
  • 40 - 60mph acceleration (towing): 9.25 seconds

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (kg): 1718
  • Gross vehicle (kg): 2220
  • Caravan (kg): 1460
  • Noseweight (kg): 110

Pricing

  • From £27,610 to £40,070
  • £41,055 (price as tested) includes £995 towing gear charges
  • Insurance group: 33E
  • CO2 g /km: 168
  • Towable with B licence: B licence possible (max caravan/trailer MTPLM 1280) but B+E required for caravan/trailer heavier than this

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Performance

  • Diesel (54.3mpg solo)
  • 4 cylinder, 1969cc engine
  • 8 gear, automatic
  • All-wheel drive
  • Power (bhp@rpm):  188@4250
  • Torque (lb/ft@rpm):  295@1750-2500
  • 30 - 60mph acceleration (towing):  12 seconds

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (kg):  1836
  • Gross vehicle (kg):  2500
  • Caravan (kg):  1561
  • Noseweight (kg):  110

Pricing

  • £42,350 (price as tested)
  • Insurance group:  31E
  • CO2 g /km:  136
  • Towable with B licenceB+E licence required for any trailer over 1000kg

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Performance

  • Petrol and electric (134.5mpg solo)
  • 4 cylinder, 1969cc engine
  • 8 gear, automatic
  • All-wheel drive
  • Power (bhp@rpm): 401@5700
  • Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 472@2200-5400
  • 30 - 60mph acceleration (towing): 7.3 seconds

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (kg): 2321
  • Gross vehicle (kg): 3010
  • Caravan (kg): 1973
  • Noseweight (kg): 140

Pricing

  • £63,460 (price as tested)
  • Insurance group: 42E
  • CO2 g /km: 49
  • Towable with B licenceB+E licence required for any trailer over 490kg

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Performance

  • Diesel (65.7mpg solo)
  • 4 cylinder, 1969cc engine
  • 8 gear, automatic
  • Front-wheel drive
  • Power (bhp@rpm):  188@4250
  • Torque (lb/ft@rpm):  295@1750-2500
  • 30 - 60mph acceleration (towing):  9.8 seconds

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (kg):  1635
  • Gross vehicle (kg):  2020
  • Caravan (kg):  1389
  • Noseweight (kg):  75

Pricing

  • £30,945 (price as tested)
  • Insurance group:  28E
  • CO2 g /km:  112
  • Towable with B licence: Possible for a maximum caravan/trailer MTPLM of 1480kg but B+E is needed for caravan/trailer heavier than this

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Performance

  • Engine: Diesel / No. of cylinders: D/4/2400
  • 6 Gear AUT
  • All-wheel drive
  • Power (bhp@rpm): 215@4000
  • Torque (lb/ft@rpm): 325@1300-3000
  • 40 - 60mph acceleration (towing): 7.65 seconds

Weights for towing

  • Kerbweight (kg): 1796
  • Gross vehicle (kg):  2505
  • Caravan weight (kg): 1435
  • Noseweight (kg): 90

Pricing

  • Price: £39,934 
  • Insurance group: 30E
  • CO2 g /km: 169
  • Towable with B licence: No