Model Year | 2007 | 2006 | |
Model | Toyota Highlander | Volvo XC90 | |
Engine | 3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 160 kW@5600 301 Nm@3600 |
4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 232 kW@5850 441 Nm@3900 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,715 mm | 2,860 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,689 mm | 4,798 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,826 mm | 1,897 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,725 mm | 1,783 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,655 kg | 2,092 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 72 L | 80 L | -8 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,016 mm | 1,008 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,471 mm | 1,481 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,400 mm | 1,407 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,034 mm | 1,041 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,011 mm | 975 mm | -974 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,448 mm | 1,458 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,394 mm | 1,374 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 925 mm | 879 mm | 46 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 820 mm | 902 mm | -82 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,351 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,011 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 767 mm | 765 mm | 2 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,725 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,685 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 297 L | 249 L | 48 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,124 L | 1,226 L | 0 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,282 L | 2,410 L | 0 L |
2007 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
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 |
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 |
2007 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2006 Volvo XC90 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr SUV 311-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
7 passenger capacity. see full Volvo XC90 review |
2005 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 268hp 2.9L I6 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The front leather seating is very comfortable. Having the heated front seats in twe winter allows for quick comfort. The multi adjustable seating for both driver and passenger allows for each to set seats to their liking then set in the memory location see full Volvo XC90 review |