Volvo XC90 vs Toyota Highlander Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2020 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 width76.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: essentially the same
- Width: Toyota Highlander is 3.1 in narrower (79.1 in vs 76.0 in)
- Height: Volvo XC90 is 1.8 in taller (69.9 in vs 68.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Volvo XC90 has a 5.3 in longer wheelbase (117.5 in vs 112.2 in)
- Ground clearance: Volvo XC90 has 1.4 in more ground clearance (9.4 in vs 8.0 in)
- Curb weight: Volvo XC90 is 97 lb heavier (4,394 lb vs 4,298 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 5.3 in longer wheelbase (117.5 in vs 112.2 in)
- Width: Toyota Highlander is 3.1 in narrower (79.1 in vs 76.0 in)
- Height: Volvo XC90 is 1.8 in taller (69.9 in vs 68.1 in)
- Curb weight: Volvo XC90 is 97 lb heavier (4,394 lb vs 4,298 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 | Volvo XC90 | Toyota Highlander | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 194.9 in | 194.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Width | 79.1 in | 76.0 in | 3.1 in |
| Height | 69.9 in | 68.1 in | 1.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 117.5 in | 112.2 in | 5.3 in |
| Ground clearance | 9.4 in | 8.0 in | 1.4 in |
| Curb weight | 4,394 lb | 4,298 lb | 97 lb |
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