Volvo XC90 vs Toyota Highlander Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2018 catalog dimensions. Volvo XC90 · Toyota Highlander
- Length194.9 in
- Height69.9 in
- Wheelbase117.5 in
- Ground clearance9.4 in
- Curb weight4,394 lb
- Width79.1 in
- Toyota Highlander width75.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Toyota Highlander is 2.4 in shorter (194.9 in vs 192.5 in)
- Width: Toyota Highlander is 3.3 in narrower (79.1 in vs 75.8 in)
- Height: Volvo XC90 is 1.8 in taller (69.9 in vs 68.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Volvo XC90 has a 7.7 in longer wheelbase (117.5 in vs 109.8 in)
- Ground clearance: Volvo XC90 has 1.4 in more ground clearance (9.4 in vs 8.0 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota Highlander is 16 lb heavier (4,394 lb vs 4,410 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Volvo XC90 has 1.4 in more ground clearance (9.4 in vs 8.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Volvo XC90 has a 7.7 in longer wheelbase (117.5 in vs 109.8 in)
- Width: Toyota Highlander is 3.3 in narrower (79.1 in vs 75.8 in)
- Height: Volvo XC90 is 1.8 in taller (69.9 in vs 68.1 in)
- Length: Toyota Highlander is 2.4 in shorter (194.9 in vs 192.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageToyota Highlander — Toyota Highlander is shorter by 2.4 in Check garage fit for Volvo XC90 · garage fit for Toyota Highlander
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota Highlander — Toyota Highlander is narrower by 3.3 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 | Volvo XC90 | Toyota Highlander | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 194.9 in | 192.5 in | 2.4 in |
| Width | 79.1 in | 75.8 in | 3.3 in |
| Height | 69.9 in | 68.1 in | 1.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 117.5 in | 109.8 in | 7.7 in |
| Ground clearance | 9.4 in | 8.0 in | 1.4 in |
| Curb weight | 4,394 lb | 4,410 lb | 16 lb |
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