| Model Year | 2009 | 2016 | |
| Model | Volvo XC70 | Toyota Highlander | |
| Engine | turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 281 hp@5600 295 lb-ft@1500 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 270 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 110.8 in | 109.8 in | 1 in |
| Length | 190.5 in | 191.1 in | -0.6 in |
| Width | 75.8 in | 75.8 in | 0 in |
| Height | 63.1 in | 68.1 in | -5 in |
| Curb Weight | 4098 lb. | 4233 lb. | -135 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 19.2 gal. | -0.7 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 40.7 in | -1.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.4 in | 59.3 in | -1.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 57.2 in | -2.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 44.2 in | -2.3 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 39.9 in | -1.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 59.6 in | -3.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 57.1 in | -2 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 38.4 in | -3.8 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 | 76.5 in (over 2 rows) | 110.3 in (over 3 rows) | -33.8 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.3 ft3 | 13.8 ft3 | 19.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 33.3 | 42.3 ft3 | -9 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 72.1 ft3 | 83.7 ft3 | -11.6 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 Volvo XC70.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Toyota Highlander.