The current Volvo 850 can tow up to 1,600 kg braked. Figures below are the strongest variant in each generation — lighter trims and engines tow less.
Unbraked (no trailer brakes): 720 kg.
| Years | Braked | Unbraked |
|---|---|---|
| 1993–1994 | 1,600 | 715 |
| 1994–1997 | 1,600 | 720 |
Towing capacity is the manufacturer-rated maximum for the model's strongest variant in each generation, not an average across trims — a base engine will tow less than the figure shown. Cars with an implausible source-data towing figure relative to their own kerb weight are excluded rather than shown with a guessed correction.