2024 Toyota Highlander vs. 2025 Volvo XC90 Review

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2024 Toyota
Highlander

MSRP*: $39,270 to $51,675
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2025 Volvo
XC90

MSRP*: $57,400 to $70,600
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MPG - City 21 - 22 MPG 20 - 23 MPG
MPG - Hwy 28 - 29 MPG 26 - 30 MPG
Seating Capacity 7 - 8 seats 6 - 7 seats
Cargo Space 84.3 ft3 65.5 ft3
Engine
  • 265-hp, 2.4-liter, 4 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 All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 265 hp 247 - 295 hp
Towing Capacity 5,000 lbs 5,000 lbs
Exterior Length 194.9 - 197.4 in 195.0 in
Exterior Width 76.0 in 79.1 in
Leg Room Front 42.0 in
Rear 38.7 in
Front 40.9 in
Rear 37.0 in
Head Room Front 38.4 - 41.2 in
Rear 37.1 - 39.4 in
Front 38.9 in
Rear 38.5 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Rear passengers will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Toyota Highlander than in the Volvo XC90. The Toyota Highlander will be popular with taller drivers and passengers in the front seat, due to its greater front head- and legroom than the Volvo XC90.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Toyota Highlander as you will with the Volvo XC90, as they are both able to travel similar distances on a tank of gas.

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 Highlander is a better financial choice over the Volvo XC90, when considering MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Toyota Highlander is much slimmer than the Volvo XC90, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. When looking at overall length, the Toyota Highlander takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Volvo XC90.

Handling
The Toyota Highlander 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 Highlander will do just as well as the Volvo XC90, since they have about the same towing capacity. The Toyota Highlander has a little less horsepower than the Volvo XC90.

Powertrain
With similar torque, the Toyota Highlander and the Volvo XC90 are about even in transmitting their respective horsepower to the wheels.

Utility
The Toyota Highlander offers greater seating capacity than the Volvo XC90, making it a better choice for those who find themselves chauffeuring others around. With the Toyota Highlander, you'll be able to haul more equipment or luggage than the Volvo XC90.