Model Year | 2006 | 2009 | |
Model | Toyota Highlander | Volvo V70 | |
Engine | 3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 215 hp@5600 222 lb-ft@3600 |
3.2L I6 DOHC-4v 235 hp@6200 236 lb-ft@3200 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.9 in | 110.8 in | -3.9 in |
Length | 184.6 in | 189.9 in | -5.3 in |
Width | 71.9 in | 73.3 in | -1.4 in |
Height | 67.9 in | 60.9 in | 7 in |
Curb Weight | 3649 lb. | 3527 lb. | 122 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.1 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 0.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 38.8 in | 1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.9 in | 57.4 in | 0.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.1 in | 54.8 in | 0.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 41.9 in | -1.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 38.6 in | 1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.0 in | 56.5 in | 0.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.9 in | 55.1 in | -0.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 34.6 in | 1.8 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 32.3 in | 0.0 in | 32.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 53.2 in | 0.0 in | 53.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 39.8 in | 0.0 in | 39.8 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 30.2 in | 0.0 in | 30.2 in |
Total Legroom | 107.3 in (over 3 rows) | 76.5 in (over 2 rows) | 30.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.5 ft3 | 33.3 ft3 | -22.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 39.7 ft3 | 33.3 | 6.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 80.6 ft3 | 72.1 ft3 | 8.5 ft3 |
2006 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr SUV 215-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Ease of entry and exit and the spacious leg room. see full Toyota Highlander review |
2009 Volvo V70 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 182hp 2.4L I5 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
I can sit on this chair for many hours without any problems see full Volvo V70 review |
2008 | 4dr Wagon 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Have driven 12 hours/trip and seating comfortable, a stress free and comfortable drive/ see full Volvo V70 review |
2008 | 4dr Wagon 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
as above see full Volvo V70 review |
2008 | 4dr Wagon 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
great comfort if you have passengers, passengers very complimentary/ see full Volvo V70 review |
2008 | 4dr Wagon 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
We spent five days of driving in the car in August and the seats remained comfortable for all 4,000 miles. see full Volvo V70 review |