Toyota Highlander Hybrid vs. Volvo XC60 Review

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs about the same to get the Toyota Highlander Hybrid to the dealership as the Volvo. The Toyota will save you money at the pump compared to the Volvo. Regarding fuel economy, the Toyota Highlander Hybrid and the Volvo don't differ much. The Toyota Highlander Hybrid isn't much pricier than the Volvo XC60 in terms of MSRP. The Volvo XC60 will cost you a lots_of_money in gas every year compared to the Toyota.

Utility
Drivers with frequent kid-duty might favor the Toyota Highlander Hybrid over the Volvo. There's no clear winner between the Toyota Highlander Hybrid and the Volvo XC60 regarding hauling capacity. There's little the Toyota can tow that the Volvo XC60 cannot.

Convenience
You'll most certainly have to take the Volvo XC60 for a fill-up more often than the Toyota Highlander Hybrid because of its tank size and gas mileage.

Comfort
Taller drivers will significantly enjoy the extra head room in the Highlander Hybrid's front cabin compared to the Volvo XC60. The Highlander Hybrid provides more head- and leg-room to your passengers than the Volvo XC60 does.

Dimensions
The Toyota Highlander Hybrid's tank is almost the same size as the Volvo XC60's, though the Volvo XC60's is a bit bigger. The Volvo XC60 and the Toyota Highlander Hybrid compete for the same parking spaces.

Performance
In terms of horsepower, the Volvo XC60 packs quite a punch and will knock the Toyota Highlander Hybrid down a few rungs. On the other hand, bear in mind that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Handling
With their similar turning radiuses, the Volvo XC60 and the Highlander Hybrid most definitely handle approximately the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Volvo XC60 and the Toyota Highlander Hybrid have similar-sized engines, with a slight advantage to the Toyota Highlander Hybrid. The Volvo XC60 packs quite a wallop compared to the Highlander Hybrid when it comes to torque, which is roughly equivalent to acceleration. Torque equals pickup, and the Volvo XC60 will have picked up and gone by the time the Toyota Highlander Hybrid finally gets moving.

Overview
The basic warranty that comes with the Toyota Highlander Hybrid isn't quite as generous as the XC60's.