Volvo XC90 2019 vs Toyota Highlander 2019
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 3.5 Petrol | |
| 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: | 320 HP | 295 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 356 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.5 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Volvo XC90 engine produces 25 HP more power than Toyota Highlander, whereas torque is 44 NM more than Toyota Highlander. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.8 | 10.2 | |
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The Toyota Highlander is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo XC90 consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Highlander, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo XC90 could require 90 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 71 litres | 68 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 660 km in combined cycle | |
| 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: | 360'000 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 | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volvo S60, Volvo XC60, Volvo S90, Volvo V90 | 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.95 m | 4.97 m | |
| Width: | 1.93 m | 1.93 m | |
| Height: | 1.78 m | 1.76 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volvo XC90 is 2 cm shorter than the Toyota Highlander, width is practically the same , 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): | no data | 2`700 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 45 000 | 36 800 | |
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