| Model Year | 2006 | 2010 | |
| Model | Volvo XC70 | Toyota 4Runner | |
| Engine | turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 208 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500 |
4.0L V6 DOHC-4v 270 hp@5600 278 lb-ft@4400 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | 4WD w/low range | |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 108.8 in | 109.8 in | -1 in |
| Length | 186.3 in | 189.9 in | -3.6 in |
| Width | 73.2 in | 75.8 in | -2.6 in |
| Height | 61.5 in | 71.5 in | -10 in |
| Curb Weight | 3669 lb. | 4805 lb. | -1136 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 24.0 gal. | -6 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.3 in | 39.3 in | 0 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.2 in | 57.8 in | -1.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.0 in | 56.5 in | -1.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.6 in | 41.7 in | 0.9 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 38.6 in | 0.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.9 in | 57.8 in | -1.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.8 in | 55.7 in | -0.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 35.2 in | 32.9 in | 2.3 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 34.3 in | -34.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 57.7 in | -57.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 43.3 in | -43.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 29.3 in | -29.3 in |
| Total Legroom | 77.8 in (over 2 rows) | 103.9 in (over 3 rows) | -26.1 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 37.4 ft3 | 9.0 ft3 | 28.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 37.4 | 46.3 ft3 | -8.9 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 71.4 ft3 | 88.8 ft3 | -17.4 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2006 Volvo XC70.
| 2010 Toyota 4Runner Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Not wide enough for circumferentially challenged bodies. Bottom cushion too narrow, confined bolsters, not long enough under thighs. see full Toyota 4Runner review |