Model Year | 2009 | 2017 | |
Model | Volvo V50 | Toyota Highlander | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 227 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 295 hp@6600 263 lb-ft@4700 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 109.8 in | -5.9 in |
Length | 178.0 in | 192.5 in | -14.5 in |
Width | 69.7 in | 75.8 in | -6.1 in |
Height | 57.4 in | 68.1 in | -10.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3543 lb. | 4535 lb. | -992 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 19.2 gal. | -3.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 40.7 in | -1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 59.3 in | -4.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 57.2 in | -3.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 44.2 in | -2.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 39.9 in | -1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.1 in | 59.6 in | -5.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 50.7 in | 57.1 in | -6.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.4 in | 38.4 in | -4 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 | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 110.3 in (over 3 rows) | -34.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 27.4 ft3 | 13.8 ft3 | 13.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 27.4 | 42.3 ft3 | -14.9 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 62.9 ft3 | 83.7 ft3 | -20.8 ft3 |
2009 Volvo V50 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Lots of front seat room. Good dash design accommodates tall passengers with rear facing car seat behind. Seat was vertically adjustable providing lots of hear room. see full Volvo V50 review |
2017 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2018 | 4dr SUV 295-horsepower 3.5L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
3rd row seat is midget sized. Claiming that the Highlander is an 8-passenger vehicle is a lie. It's either 5 normal-sized people, or Snow White and the 7 dwarfs. There is no way you can accommodate 8 normal-sized people comfortably in this car. see full Toyota Highlander review |