Toyota Highlander 2019 vs Volvo XC90 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 3.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 295 HP | 243 HP | |
| Torque: | 356 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
| Toyota Highlander engine produces 52 HP more power than Volvo XC90, whereas torque is 36 NM more than Volvo XC90. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.2 | 11.5 | |
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The Toyota Highlander is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Toyota Highlander consumes 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC90, which means that by driving the Toyota Highlander over 15,000 km in a year you can save 195 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 660 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
| 780 km on highway | 890 km on highway | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 500'000 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 Volvo XC90 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Lexus RX, Lexus IS, Lexus GS, Toyota Tacoma | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Toyota Highlander might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.97 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.93 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.76 m | 1.78 m | |
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Toyota Highlander is larger, but slightly lower. Toyota Highlander is 17 cm longer than the Volvo XC90, 3 cm wider, while the height of Toyota Highlander is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 454 litres | 530 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2387 litres | 2404 litres | |
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Volvo XC90 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Toyota Highlander has 76 litres less trunk space than the Volvo XC90. This could mean that the Toyota Highlander uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo XC90 (by 17 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 12.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota Highlander is 1.3 metres less than that of the Volvo XC90, which means Toyota Highlander can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`700 | 2`760 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 36 800 | 4200 | |
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