Toyota Highlander vs Volvo XC90 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Toyota Highlander · Volvo XC90
- Length188.4 in
- Height68.1 in – 69.3 in
- Wheelbase109.8 in
- Ground clearance8.0 in
- Curb weight3,946 lb – 4,464 lb
- Width75.2 in
- Volvo XC90 width76.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Toyota Highlander is 0.9 in shorter (188.4 in vs 189.3 in)
- Width: Toyota Highlander is 1.0 in narrower (75.2 in vs 76.2 in)
- Height: Volvo XC90 is 1.5 in taller (68.7 in vs 70.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Volvo XC90 has a 2.8 in longer wheelbase (109.8 in vs 112.6 in)
- Ground clearance: Volvo XC90 has 1.3 in more ground clearance (8.0 in vs 9.3 in)
- Curb weight: Volvo XC90 is 505 lb heavier (4,205 lb vs 4,710 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Volvo XC90 has 1.3 in more ground clearance (8.0 in vs 9.3 in)
- Curb weight: Volvo XC90 is 505 lb heavier (4,205 lb vs 4,710 lb)
- Wheelbase: Volvo XC90 has a 2.8 in longer wheelbase (109.8 in vs 112.6 in)
- Height: Volvo XC90 is 1.5 in taller (68.7 in vs 70.2 in)
- Width: Toyota Highlander is 1.0 in narrower (75.2 in vs 76.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageToyota Highlander — Toyota Highlander is shorter by 0.9 in Check garage fit for Toyota Highlander · garage fit for Volvo XC90
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota Highlander — Toyota Highlander is narrower by 1.0 in
- More ground clearanceVolvo XC90 — Volvo XC90 has 1.3 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintToyota Highlander — Based on length × width (Toyota Highlander)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Toyota Highlander | Volvo XC90 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 188.4 in | 189.3 in | 0.9 in |
| Width | 75.2 in | 76.2 in | 1.0 in |
| Height | 68.7 in | 70.2 in | 1.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 109.8 in | 112.6 in | 2.8 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.0 in | 9.3 in | 1.3 in |
| Curb weight | 4,205 lb | 4,710 lb | 505 lb |
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