| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | |
| Model | Volvo XC90 | Toyota Solara | |
| Engine | 4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 311 hp@5850 325 lb-ft@3900 |
3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 210 hp@5600 220 lb-ft@3600 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Coupe | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 112.6 in | 107.1 in | 5.5 in |
| Length | 188.9 in | 192.5 in | -3.6 in |
| Width | 74.7 in | 71.5 in | 3.2 in |
| Height | 70.2 in | 56.1 in | 14.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 4826 lb. | 3440 lb. | 1386 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 2.6 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.7 in | 38.0 in | 1.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 56.1 in | 2.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 53.7 in | 1.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.0 in | 42.0 in | -1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.4 in | 36.4 in | 2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.4 in | 53.7 in | 3.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.1 in | 50.8 in | 3.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 35.4 in | -0.8 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 35.5 in | 0.0 in | 35.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 30.1 in | 0.0 in | 30.1 in |
| Total Legroom | 105.7 in (over 3 rows) | 77.4 in (over 2 rows) | 28.3 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 8.8 ft3 | 13.8 ft3 | -5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.3 ft3 | 13.8 | 29.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 85.1 ft3 | 13.8 ft3 | 71.3 ft3 |
| 2008 Volvo XC90 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
3rd row very roomy. 2nd row very comfortable. see full Volvo XC90 review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Comfortable. see full Volvo XC90 review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Wife and two car seats fit in back. see full Volvo XC90 review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Comfortable. see full Volvo XC90 review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2008 Toyota Solara.