Toyota Highlander 2019 vs Volvo XC90 2019
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Toyota Highlander) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Volvo XC90) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 295 HP | 235 HP | |
| Torque: | 356 NM | 480 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 7.6 seconds | |
| Toyota Highlander engine produces 60 HP more power than Volvo XC90, but torque is 124 NM less than Volvo XC90. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.2 | 7.7 | |
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The Volvo XC90 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Toyota Highlander consumes 2.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC90, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Toyota Highlander could require 375 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 71 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 660 km in combined cycle | 920 km in combined cycle | |
| Volvo XC90 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 203 mm (8 inches) | 223 mm (8.8 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Volvo XC90 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Toyota Highlander engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Lexus RX, Lexus IS, Lexus GS, Toyota Tacoma | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Volvo XC60, Volvo S90, Volvo V90, Volvo V90 Cross Country | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo XC90 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Toyota Highlander engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.97 m | 4.95 m | |
| Width: | 1.93 m | 2.01 m | |
| Height: | 1.76 m | 1.78 m | |
| Toyota Highlander is 2 cm longer than the Volvo XC90, 8 cm narrower, while the height of Toyota Highlander is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 454 litres | 368 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
2387 litres | 1868 litres | |
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Toyota Highlander has more luggage capacity. Toyota Highlander has 86 litres more trunk space than the Volvo XC90. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Toyota Highlander (by 519 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota Highlander is 0.4 metres less than that of the Volvo XC90, which means Toyota Highlander can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`700 kg | 2`750 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 47 400 | 44 600 | |
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