| Model Year | 2006 | 2023 | |
| Model | Volvo XC70 | Toyota Highlander | |
| Engine | turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 208 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500 |
turbocharged 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 265 hp@6000 310 lb-ft@1700 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 108.8 in | 112.2 in | -3.4 in |
| Length | 186.3 in | 194.9 in | -8.6 in |
| Width | 73.2 in | 76.0 in | -2.8 in |
| Height | 61.5 in | 68.1 in | -6.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 3669 lb. | 4332 lb. | -663 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 17.9 gal. | 0.1 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.3 in | 41.2 in | -1.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.2 in | 59.0 in | -2.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.0 in | 57.2 in | -2.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.6 in | 42.0 in | 0.6 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 39.4 in | -0.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.9 in | 58.7 in | -2.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.8 in | 57.0 in | -2.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 35.2 in | 38.7 in | -3.5 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 36.1 in | -36.1 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 | 28.0 in | -28 in |
| Total Legroom | 77.8 in (over 2 rows) | 108.7 in (over 3 rows) | -30.9 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 37.4 ft3 | 16.0 ft3 | 21.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 37.4 | 48.4 ft3 | -11 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 71.4 ft3 | 84.3 ft3 | -12.9 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2006 Volvo XC70.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2023 Toyota Highlander.