Volvo XC90 2019 vs Toyota Highlander 2019
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 3.5 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Volvo XC90) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Toyota Highlander) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 235 HP | 295 HP | |
| Torque: | 480 NM | 356 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.6 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Volvo XC90 engine produces 60 HP less power than Toyota Highlander, but torque is 124 NM more than Toyota Highlander. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 10.2 | |
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The Volvo XC90 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo XC90 consumes 2.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Highlander, which means that by driving the Volvo XC90 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 375 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 71 litres | 68 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 920 km in combined cycle | 660 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) | |
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 Toyota Highlander engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Volvo XC60, Volvo S90, Volvo V90, Volvo V90 Cross Country | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Lexus RX, Lexus IS, Lexus GS, Toyota Tacoma | |
| 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: | no | yes | |
| 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: | 4.95 m | 4.97 m | |
| Width: | 2.01 m | 1.93 m | |
| Height: | 1.78 m | 1.76 m | |
| Volvo XC90 is 2 cm shorter than the Toyota Highlander, 8 cm wider, while the height of Volvo XC90 is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 368 litres | 454 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 2387 litres | |
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Toyota Highlander has more luggage space. Volvo XC90 has 86 litres less trunk space than the Toyota Highlander. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo XC90 is 0.4 metres more than that of the Toyota Highlander, which means Volvo XC90 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`750 | 2`700 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 44 600 | 36 800 | |
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