Toyota Highlander vs Volvo XC90 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2020 catalog dimensions. Toyota Highlander · Volvo XC90
- Length194.9 in
- Height68.1 in
- Wheelbase112.2 in
- Ground clearance8.0 in
- Curb weight4,145 lb – 4,450 lb
- Width76.0 in
- Volvo XC90 width79.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: essentially the same
- Width: Toyota Highlander is 3.1 in narrower (76.0 in vs 79.1 in)
- Height: Volvo XC90 is 1.8 in taller (68.1 in vs 69.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Volvo XC90 has a 5.3 in longer wheelbase (112.2 in vs 117.5 in)
- Ground clearance: Volvo XC90 has 1.4 in more ground clearance (8.0 in vs 9.4 in)
- Curb weight: Volvo XC90 is 97 lb heavier (4,298 lb vs 4,394 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Volvo XC90 has 1.4 in more ground clearance (8.0 in vs 9.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Volvo XC90 has a 5.3 in longer wheelbase (112.2 in vs 117.5 in)
- Width: Toyota Highlander is 3.1 in narrower (76.0 in vs 79.1 in)
- Height: Volvo XC90 is 1.8 in taller (68.1 in vs 69.9 in)
- Curb weight: Volvo XC90 is 97 lb heavier (4,298 lb vs 4,394 lb)
Practical verdicts
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota Highlander — Toyota Highlander is narrower by 3.1 in
- More ground clearanceVolvo XC90 — Volvo XC90 has 1.4 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintToyota Highlander — Based on length × width (Toyota Highlander)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Toyota Highlander | Volvo XC90 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 194.9 in | 194.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Width | 76.0 in | 79.1 in | 3.1 in |
| Height | 68.1 in | 69.9 in | 1.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 117.5 in | 5.3 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.0 in | 9.4 in | 1.4 in |
| Curb weight | 4,298 lb | 4,394 lb | 97 lb |
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