| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | |
| Model | Volvo XC60 | Toyota Highlander | |
| Engine | twincharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 302 hp@5700 295 lb-ft@2100 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 270 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
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| Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 109.2 in | 109.8 in | -0.6 in |
| Length | 182.8 in | 191.1 in | -8.3 in |
| Width | 74.4 in | 75.8 in | -1.4 in |
| Height | 67.4 in | 68.1 in | -0.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 4043 lb. | 4233 lb. | -190 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 19.2 gal. | -0.7 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.1 in | 40.7 in | -1.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 59.3 in | -2.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.2 in | 57.2 in | -3 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 44.2 in | -3 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.5 in | 39.9 in | -0.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.2 in | 59.6 in | -4.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.8 in | 57.1 in | -3.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 38.4 in | -2 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 | 77.6 in (over 2 rows) | 110.3 in (over 3 rows) | -32.7 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 30.8 ft3 | 13.8 ft3 | 17 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 30.8 | 42.3 ft3 | -11.5 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 67.4 ft3 | 83.7 ft3 | -16.3 ft3 |
| 2015 Volvo XC60 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2014 | Volvos have long been renowned for seat comfort, and the XC60 continues this tradition with seats that are thoroughly supportive without being as firm as those in the Cadillac and in the German crossovers. This said, some people might find the headrests overly intrusive. The Inscription Package adds power lumbar adjusters to both seats. Otherwise these adjusters are manual. Notable in its absence: front seat ventilation, offered in the Audi and Cadillac, isn't an option in the XC60. Also, no massage. see full Volvo XC60 review | |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Volvo XC60.
| 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.