Volvo XC90 vs Toyota Highlander Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2003 catalog dimensions. Volvo XC90 · Toyota Highlander
- Length188.9 in
- Height70.2 in
- Wheelbase112.5 in
- Curb weight4,450 lb – 4,638 lb
- Width74.7 in
- Toyota Highlander width71.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Toyota Highlander is 4.5 in shorter (188.9 in vs 184.4 in)
- Width: Toyota Highlander is 2.8 in narrower (74.7 in vs 71.9 in)
- Height: Volvo XC90 is 3.2 in taller (70.2 in vs 67.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Volvo XC90 has a 5.6 in longer wheelbase (112.5 in vs 106.9 in)
- Curb weight: Volvo XC90 is 800 lb heavier (4,544 lb vs 3,744 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volvo XC90 is 800 lb heavier (4,544 lb vs 3,744 lb)
- Wheelbase: Volvo XC90 has a 5.6 in longer wheelbase (112.5 in vs 106.9 in)
- Height: Volvo XC90 is 3.2 in taller (70.2 in vs 67.0 in)
- Width: Toyota Highlander is 2.8 in narrower (74.7 in vs 71.9 in)
- Length: Toyota Highlander is 4.5 in shorter (188.9 in vs 184.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageToyota Highlander — Toyota Highlander is shorter by 4.5 in Check garage fit for Volvo XC90 · garage fit for Toyota Highlander
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota Highlander — Toyota Highlander is narrower by 2.8 in
- Smaller exterior footprintToyota Highlander — Based on length × width (Toyota Highlander)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volvo XC90 | Toyota Highlander | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 188.9 in | 184.4 in | 4.5 in |
| Width | 74.7 in | 71.9 in | 2.8 in |
| Height | 70.2 in | 67.0 in | 3.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.5 in | 106.9 in | 5.6 in |
| Curb weight | 4,544 lb | 3,744 lb | 800 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range.
Compare by year
Overlapping model years with dimension data.
Already own one of these cars?
Jump to maintenance sizes on the vehicle page — tires, wipers, battery, and oil when present in the catalog.