Volvo S60 (2009) vs. Toyota Highlander (2010) Specs

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2009 Volvo S60 and 2010 Toyota Highlander Specifications

Model Year	2009	2010
Model	Volvo S60	Toyota Highlander
Engine	turbocharged 2.4L I5 DOHC-4v 257 hp@5500 258 lb-ft@2100	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 270 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700
Transmission	5-speed shiftable automatic	5-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	106.9 in	109.8 in	-2.9 in
Length	180.2 in	188.4 in	-8.2 in
Width	71.4 in	75.2 in	-3.8 in
Height	56.2 in	68.1 in	-11.9 in
Curb Weight	3393 lb.	3979 lb.	-586 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.0 gal.	19.2 gal.	-1.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.7 in	40.6 in	-1.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.2 in	59.7 in	-3.5 in
Hip Room, Row 1	49.0 in	56.7 in	-7.7 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.6 in	43.2 in	-0.6 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.9 in	40.1 in	-2.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.5 in	59.5 in	-4 in
Hip Room, Row 2	55.2 in	56.5 in	-1.3 in
Legroom, Row 2	33.3 in	38.3 in	-5 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	36.3 in	-36.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	55.0 in	-55 in
Hip Room, Row 3	0.0 in	42.3 in	-42.3 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	29.2 in	-29.2 in
Total Legroom	75.9 in (over 2 rows)	110.7 in (over 3 rows)	-34.8 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	13.9 ft³	10.3 ft³	3.6 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	13.9	42.3 ft³	-28.4
Cargo Volume, Maximum	13.9 ft³	95.4 ft³	-81.5 ft³

2009 Volvo S60 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr Sedan turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Superior comfort. Excellent support while still soft. see full Volvo S60 review

2010 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

2010 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2011	4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD	Third row minimal legroom see full Toyota Highlander review
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

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