2024 Toyota 4Runner vs. 2025 Volvo XC90 Review

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2024 Toyota
4Runner

MSRP*: $40,705 to $55,170
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2025 Volvo
XC90

MSRP*: $57,400 to $70,600
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MPG - City 16 MPG 20 - 23 MPG
MPG - Hwy 19 MPG 26 - 30 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 - 7 seats 6 - 7 seats
Cargo Space 88.8 - 89.7 ft3 65.5 ft3
Engine
  • 270-hp, 4.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 247-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
  • 295-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 270 hp 247 - 295 hp
Towing Capacity 5,000 lbs 5,000 lbs
Exterior Length 190.2 - 191.3 in 195.0 in
Exterior Width 75.8 in 79.1 in
Leg Room Front 41.7 in
Rear 32.9 in
Front 40.9 in
Rear 37.0 in
Head Room Front 38.6 - 39.3 in
Rear 38.6 in
Front 38.9 in
Rear 38.5 in

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Comparison Review

Comfort
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Volvo XC90 than in the Toyota 4Runner, due to its greater head- and legroom. The Toyota 4Runner offers just a little more front head- and legroom than the Volvo XC90, making it a little more comfortable for the driver and front passenger.

Convenience
The Volvo XC90 requires fewer stops at the gas station than the Toyota 4Runner, making it more convenient to drive.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). Clearly, the Toyota 4Runner is a better financial choice over the Volvo XC90, when considering MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Toyota 4Runner is much slimmer than the Volvo XC90, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. The Toyota 4Runner is slightly shorter than the Volvo XC90, which may make it easier to park.

Handling
The Toyota 4Runner has a smaller turning radius than the Volvo XC90, allowing you to more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
If you've got something you need to pull, the Toyota 4Runner will do just as well as the Volvo XC90, since they have about the same towing capacity. The Toyota 4Runner has a little less horsepower than the Volvo XC90.

Powertrain
With its lower torque engine, the Toyota 4Runner doesn't do as good a job transmitting power to its wheels as the Volvo XC90.

Utility
The Toyota 4Runner has less seating than the Volvo XC90, making the Volvo XC90 the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers. With the Toyota 4Runner, you'll be able to haul more equipment or luggage than the Volvo XC90.