Model Year | 2013 | 2015 | |
Model | Volvo S60 | Toyota Highlander | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.3 in | 109.8 in | -0.5 in |
Length | 182.2 in | 191.1 in | -8.9 in |
Width | 73.4 in | 75.8 in | -2.4 in |
Height | 58.4 in | 68.1 in | -9.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3548 lb. | 4134 lb. | -586 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.8 gal. | 19.2 gal. | -1.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.3 in | 40.7 in | -2.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.0 in | 59.3 in | -2.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.9 in | 57.2 in | -2.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 44.2 in | -2.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.4 in | 39.9 in | -2.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.2 in | 59.6 in | -4.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.5 in | 57.1 in | -3.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.5 in | 38.4 in | -4.9 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.9 in | -35.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 55.0 in | -55 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 45.6 in | -45.6 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 27.7 in | -27.7 in |
Total Legroom | 75.4 in (over 2 rows) | 110.3 in (over 3 rows) | -34.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.0 ft3 | 13.8 ft3 | -1.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 12.0 | 42.3 ft3 | -30.3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.0 ft3 | 83.7 ft3 | -71.7 ft3 |
2013 Volvo S60 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 250hp 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The driver's seat and driver's position are outstanding, the best I've ever experienced and I've driven Lexuses and Infinitis. Passenger's seat is also very comfortable.rnrnCaution: Back seat and trunk are small. Also, no spare. You get an inflation kit. You can pay $250 for a donut spare. see full Volvo S60 review |
2013 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Volvo has a reputation for quality seating - I am very pleased with the comfort and support. I had a recent trip of about 14 hours, and the seats provided the best comfort I've had compared to all other cars I've owned and have drove in long distance trips. see full Volvo S60 review |
2012 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 250hp 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Very comfortable driving position. Visibility is outstanding in all quarters. I've taken this car on frequent road trips (>300 miles) and I've been very comfortable throughout the trip. see full Volvo S60 review |
2013 Volvo S60 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 250hp 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Very tight in back. see full Volvo S60 review |
2013 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Rear seat space is smaller than 3-series BMW. It's fine for children/young adults, but full size people will find it a little tight. Volvo should have added about six inches to the length and a few inches in width. see full Volvo S60 review |
2015 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
Toyota replaced the 2013 Highlander's rear struts with control arms to enable a three-inch-wider third-row seat, and then used the extra space to cram in a third seating position. So if you need seats for eight people, only the Highlander will do in this threesome. A top-of-the-line Santa Fe only seats six. Other eight-pass options include the Honda Pilot and GM's large crossovers. But those three people best be small, as the Highlander doesn't have nearly as much rear legroom as the Pathfinder or the Santa Fe. To fit children of even middling size in the third row it's necessary to slide the second row well forward. The second row seat cushion is mounted too low for adult comfort. The Nissan's second row suffers from a similar shortcoming, but the Hyundai's does not. see full Toyota Highlander review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Toyota Highlander.