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Toyota Highlander (2009) vs. Volvo XC90 (2011) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2009 Toyota Highlander and 2011 Volvo XC90 specs.

2009 Toyota Highlander and 2011 Volvo XC90 Specifications

Model Year 2009 2011  
Model Toyota Highlander Volvo XC90  
Engine 3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
270 hp@6200
248 lb-ft@4700
4.4L V8
DOHC-4v
311 hp@5850
325 lb-ft@3900
 
Transmission 5-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,789 mm 2,860 mm 0 mm
Length 4,785 mm 4,798 mm 0 mm
Width 1,910 mm 1,897 mm 0 mm
Height 1,730 mm 1,783 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,895 kg 2,189 kg -1 kg
Fuel Capacity 73 L 80 L -7 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,031 mm 1,008 mm 0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,516 mm 1,481 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,440 mm 1,407 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,097 mm 1,041 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 1,019 mm 975 mm -974 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,511 mm 1,458 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,435 mm 1,374 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 973 mm 879 mm 94 mm
Headroom, Row 3 922 mm 902 mm 20 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 765 mm -23 mm
Total Legroom 2,812 mm (over 3 rows) 2,685 mm (over 3 rows) 0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 292 L 249 L 43 L
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 1,198 L 1,226 L 0 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 2,701 L 2,410 L 0 L

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Toyota Highlander

2009 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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 2011 Volvo XC90

2011 Volvo XC90 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 
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