Toyota Highlander 2019 vs Volvo XC90 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
| 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: | 186 HP | 210 HP | |
| Torque: | 237 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
| Toyota Highlander engine produces 24 HP less power than Volvo XC90, whereas torque is 83 NM less than Volvo XC90. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 12.0 | |
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The Toyota Highlander is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Toyota Highlander consumes 5.3 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 795 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 970 km in combined cycle | 580 km in combined cycle | |
| 970 km on highway | 730 km on highway | ||
| Toyota Highlander gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 420'000 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: | 7 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo XC70 | |
| 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 | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.93 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.76 m | 1.74 m | |
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Toyota Highlander is larger. Toyota Highlander is 17 cm longer than the Volvo XC90, 3 cm wider, while the height of Toyota Highlander is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 453 litres | 249 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2387 litres | 2404 litres | |
| Toyota Highlander has 204 litres more trunk space than the Volvo XC90. 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`722 | 2`720 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 4400 | |
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