Toyota Highlander Hybrid vs. Volvo XC90 Review

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs roughly the same to get the Highlander Hybrid to the dealership as the Volvo. The Volvo XC90 guzzles a lot of gas compared to the Toyota. The Volvo isn't much less expensive than the Highlander Hybrid as far as MSRP. The Volvo will cost you a lots_of_money in gas every year compared to the Highlander Hybrid. The Toyota Highlander Hybrid will save you a bundle at the pump every year compared to the Volvo XC90.

Utility
Neither the XC90 nor the Toyota Highlander Hybrid has a marked advantage when it comes to seating capacity. There's no clear winner between the Toyota Highlander Hybrid and the Volvo XC90 as far as hauling capacity. The Volvo outpulls the Toyota Highlander Hybrid by a massive margin.

Convenience
You'll most certainly have to take the Volvo XC90 for a fill-up more often than the Highlander Hybrid because of its tank size and gas mileage.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Toyota offers a bit more head room than the XC90, there honestly isn't much of a difference. The ampler interior dimensions of the Toyota Highlander Hybrid make it considerably more spacious for your passengers than the Volvo XC90.

Dimensions
Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Volvo XC90 than the Toyota Highlander Hybrid because of its larger tank. The Toyota Highlander Hybrid and the Volvo XC90 compete for the same parking spaces.

Handling
With their similar turning radii, the Toyota and the Volvo XC90 most certainly handle about the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Volvo XC90 and the Toyota have similar-sized engines, with a slight advantage to the Toyota. Torque is the force that lets you accelerate quickly, and in this respect, the Volvo XC90 is considerably more powerful than the Toyota Highlander Hybrid. The Toyota Highlander Hybrid could learn a lesson or two from the Volvo XC90 when it comes to torque.

Warranty
The basic after-sale protection that comes with the Toyota Highlander Hybrid isn't quite as generous as the Volvo XC90's.