Volvo XC90 vs Toyota Highlander Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2009 catalog dimensions. Volvo XC90 · Toyota Highlander

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length189.3 in
  • Height70.2 in
  • Wheelbase112.6 in
  • Curb weight4,450 lb – 4,826 lb
Front / width
  • Width74.7 in
  • Toyota Highlander width75.2 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Toyota Highlander is 0.9 in shorter (189.3 in vs 188.4 in)
  • Width: Volvo XC90 is 0.5 in narrower (74.7 in vs 75.2 in)
  • Height: Volvo XC90 is 1.5 in taller (70.2 in vs 68.7 in)
  • Wheelbase: Volvo XC90 has a 2.8 in longer wheelbase (112.6 in vs 109.8 in)
  • Curb weight: Volvo XC90 is 488 lb heavier (4,638 lb vs 4,150 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Volvo XC90 is 488 lb heavier (4,638 lb vs 4,150 lb)
  2. Wheelbase: Volvo XC90 has a 2.8 in longer wheelbase (112.6 in vs 109.8 in)
  3. Height: Volvo XC90 is 1.5 in taller (70.2 in vs 68.7 in)
  4. Width: Volvo XC90 is 0.5 in narrower (74.7 in vs 75.2 in)
  5. Length: Toyota Highlander is 0.9 in shorter (189.3 in vs 188.4 in)

Practical verdicts

Dimension comparison

SpecVolvo XC90Toyota HighlanderDifference
Length189.3 in188.4 in0.9 in
Width74.7 in75.2 in0.5 in
Height70.2 in68.7 in1.5 in
Wheelbase112.6 in109.8 in2.8 in
Curb weight4,638 lb4,150 lb488 lb

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