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2009 Toyota Highlander and 2010 Volvo C30 Specifications
| Model Year | 2009 | 2010 | |
| Model | Toyota Highlander | Volvo C30 | |
| Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 201 kW@6200 336 Nm@4700 |
turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 169 kW@5000 320 Nm@1500 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,789 mm | 2,639 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,785 mm | 4,252 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,910 mm | 1,783 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,730 mm | 1,448 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,805 kg | 1,452 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 73 L | 60 L | 13 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,031 mm | 970 mm | -969 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,516 mm | 1,361 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,440 mm | 1,349 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,097 mm | 1,074 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 1,019 mm | 925 mm | -924 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,511 mm | 1,194 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,435 mm | 1,054 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 973 mm | 861 mm | 112 mm |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 922 mm | 0 mm | 922 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,397 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,074 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 742 mm | 0 mm | 742 mm |
| Total Legroom | 2,812 mm (over 3 rows) | 1,935 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 292 L | 365 L | -73 L |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,198 L | 12.9 | -11.9 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,701 L | 572 L | -570 L |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Toyota Highlander
| 2009 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 |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Limo-like leg room and captains chairs see full Toyota Highlander review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 209-horsepower 3.3L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD |
The widest seats of all Midsize SUVs (X5, Q7, Tourag, Cayenne, etc.) see full Toyota Highlander review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Third row seating and 2nd row has more leg room than the Murano by about 1". see full Toyota Highlander review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
4 cup holders see full Toyota Highlander review |
| 2009 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
3rd row seat is full bench seat and individual side can not be raised or lowered independently. Access and available room much less than MDX. see full Toyota Highlander review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2010 Volvo C30
| 2010 Volvo C30 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Excellent support for very long drives. Passengers in the rear say the same. see full Volvo C30 review |
| 2010 Volvo C30 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Lack of leg room. This car is a two seater. see full Volvo C30 review |
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