Model Year | 2007 | 2010 | |
Model | Volvo XC90 | Toyota Highlander | |
Engine | 4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 311 hp@5850 325 lb-ft@3900 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 270 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.6 in | 109.8 in | 2.8 in |
Length | 188.9 in | 188.4 in | 0.5 in |
Width | 74.7 in | 75.2 in | -0.5 in |
Height | 70.2 in | 68.1 in | 2.1 in |
Curb Weight | 4826 lb. | 4178 lb. | 648 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 19.2 gal. | 1.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.7 in | 40.6 in | -0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 59.7 in | -1.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 56.7 in | -1.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.0 in | 43.2 in | -2.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.4 in | 40.1 in | -1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.4 in | 59.5 in | -2.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.1 in | 56.5 in | -2.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 38.3 in | -3.7 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 35.5 in | 36.3 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 55.0 in | -55 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 42.3 in | -42.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 30.1 in | 29.2 in | 0.9 in |
Total Legroom | 105.7 in (over 3 rows) | 110.7 in (over 3 rows) | -5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 8.8 ft3 | 10.3 ft3 | -1.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.3 ft3 | 42.3 ft3 | 1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 85.1 ft3 | 95.4 ft3 | -10.3 ft3 |
2007 Volvo XC90 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
3rd row very roomy. 2nd row very comfortable. see full Volvo XC90 review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Comfortable. see full Volvo XC90 review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Wife and two car seats fit in back. see full Volvo XC90 review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Comfortable. see full Volvo XC90 review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 311-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
7 passenger capacity. see full Volvo XC90 review |
2010 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUV 187-horsepower 2.7L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Lots of room in the second row, including seats that recline and move back & forth. Having the third row as an option for occasional use was really the deciding factor. see full Toyota Highlander review |
2010 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD |
Third row minimal legroom see full Toyota Highlander review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Only two seats in the 2nd row, very small leg room in the 3rd row. see full Toyota Highlander review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
seats were hard and flat. Even top of the line luxury model seats were a big disappointment . . . one of the principal reasons we did not choose this vehicle see full Toyota Highlander review |