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Volvo V70 (2010) vs. Toyota Highlander (2008) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2010 Volvo V70 and 2008 Toyota Highlander specs.

2010 Volvo V70 and 2008 Toyota Highlander Specifications

Model Year 2010 2008  
Model Volvo V70 Toyota Highlander  
Engine 3.2L I6
DOHC-4v
235 hp@6200
236 lb-ft@3200
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
270 hp@6200
248 lb-ft@4700
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 5-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr Wagon 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,814 mm 2,789 mm 0 mm
Length 4,823 mm 4,785 mm 0 mm
Width 1,862 mm 1,910 mm 0 mm
Height 1,547 mm 1,730 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,600 kg 1,805 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 70 L 73 L -3 L
Headroom, Row 1 986 mm 1,031 mm 985 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,458 mm 1,516 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,392 mm 1,440 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,064 mm 1,097 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 980 mm 1,019 mm 979 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,435 mm 1,511 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,400 mm 1,435 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 879 mm 973 mm -94 mm
Headroom, Row 3 0 mm 922 mm -922 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 3 0 mm 1,397 mm -1 mm
Hip Room, Row 3 0 mm 1,074 mm -1 mm
Legroom, Row 3 0 mm 742 mm -742 mm
Total Legroom 1,943 mm (over 2 rows) 2,812 mm (over 3 rows) -1 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 943 L 292 L 651 L
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 33.3 1,198 L 32.3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 2,042 L 2,701 L 0 L

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2010 Volvo V70

2010 Volvo V70 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr Wagon turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
They are the comfortable front seats I have ever experienced. I can sit in them for several hours without discomfort, which is not usually the case in other cars. see full Volvo V70 review
2009 4dr Wagon turbocharged 182hp 2.4L I5 Diesel
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
I can sit on this chair for many hours without any problems see full Volvo V70 review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Toyota Highlander

2008 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
2008 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
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
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
 
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