Model Year | 2011 | 2018 | |
Model | Volvo XC90 | Toyota Highlander | |
Engine | 4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 311 hp@5850 325 lb-ft@3900 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 295 hp@6600 263 lb-ft@4700 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 8-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 | 192.5 in | -3.6 in |
Width | 74.7 in | 75.8 in | -1.1 in |
Height | 70.2 in | 68.1 in | 2.1 in |
Curb Weight | 4826 lb. | 4535 lb. | 291 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 19.2 gal. | 1.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.7 in | 40.7 in | -1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 59.3 in | -1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 57.2 in | -1.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.0 in | 44.2 in | -3.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.4 in | 39.9 in | -1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.4 in | 59.6 in | -2.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.1 in | 57.1 in | -3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 38.4 in | -3.8 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 35.5 in | 35.9 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 55.0 in | -55 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 45.6 in | -45.6 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 30.1 in | 27.7 in | 2.4 in |
Total Legroom | 105.7 in (over 3 rows) | 110.3 in (over 3 rows) | -4.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 8.8 ft3 | 13.8 ft3 | -5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.3 ft3 | 42.3 ft3 | 1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 85.1 ft3 | 83.7 ft3 | 1.4 ft3 |
2011 Volvo XC90 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 311-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
In an effort to make room for the third seat, the leg room up front has been compromised see full Volvo XC90 review |
2018 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2018 | 4dr SUV 295-horsepower 3.5L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
3rd row seat is midget sized. Claiming that the Highlander is an 8-passenger vehicle is a lie. It's either 5 normal-sized people, or Snow White and the 7 dwarfs. There is no way you can accommodate 8 normal-sized people comfortably in this car. see full Toyota Highlander review |