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2020 Toyota Highlander vs. 2020 Volvo XC90

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2020 Toyota Highlander and 2020 Volvo XC90 contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2020 Toyota Highlander and the 2020 Volvo XC90.

When we compare the 2020 Toyota Highlander's and the 2020 Volvo XC90's specifications and ratings, the 2020 Toyota Highlander has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, reliability, resale value, interior volume, overall quality score and base engine power. The 2020 Volvo XC90 has the advantage in the area of fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the 2020 Toyota Highlander's and the 2020 Volvo XC90's specifications and ratings, the 2020 Toyota Highlander is a better car than the 2020 Volvo XC90.

Pricing: A used 2020 Toyota Highlander ranges from $26,390 to $39,475 while a used 2020 Volvo XC90 is priced between $28,699 to $42,361.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2020 Toyota Highlander loses 39.2 percent of its value and the 2020 Volvo XC90 loses 54.4 percent of its value. This means the 2020 Toyota Highlander retains 15.2 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2020 Volvo XC90.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Toyota Highlander is 8.7 out of 10 while the Volvo XC90's quality rating is 8.2 out of 10. This results in the Toyota Highlander being ranked 9 out of 39 Best SUVs with 3 Rows and the Volvo XC90 being ranked 7 out of 22 Best Luxury Large SUVs.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Toyota Highlander is 8.9 out of 10. For the Volvo XC90 the reliability rating is 8.6 out of 10. This gives the Toyota Highlander a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Volvo XC90.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 2020 Toyota Highlander’s base engine makes 295 horsepower, and the 2020 Volvo XC90 base engine makes 250 horsepower. The Highlander is rated to deliver an average of 23 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 501 miles. The XC90 is rated to deliver an average of 25 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 564 miles. This gives the 2020 Volvo XC90 the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the 2020 Toyota Highlander. The Highlander uses regular unleaded, and the XC90 uses premium unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison: The 2020 Toyota Highlander, a crossover/midsize SUV, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The 2020 Volvo XC90, a crossover/fullsize SUV, has the advantage in the area of front leg room.

Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the 2020 Toyota Highlander and the 2020 Volvo XC90 have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.

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New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

-

Starting MSRP:

$34,600

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize SUVs)

$30,923

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize SUVs)

$23,675 - $36,120

New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

-

Starting MSRP:

$48,350

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Large SUVs)

$76,202

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)

$40,000 - $130,900

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

$32,721

Price Range:

$26,390 - $39,475

Category Avg Price:
(Midsize SUVs)

$27,718

Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize SUVs)

$18,600 - $37,369

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

397

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

62,786

# Good or Great Deals:

143

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

$35,508

Price Range:

$28,699 - $42,361

Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Large SUVs)

$57,070

Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)

$28,567 - $151,744

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

152

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

63,185

# Good or Great Deals:

58

Toyota Highlander Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.7 / 10

Reliability:

8.9 / 10

Retained Value:

8.1 / 10

Safety:

9.0 / 10

Volvo XC90 Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.2 / 10

Reliability:

8.6 / 10

Retained Value:

7.1 / 10

Safety:

9.0 / 10



iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2020 Toyota Highlander

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

8.2

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Midsize SUVs)

6.5

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize SUVs)

4.6 - 9.7

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

67.9%

iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2020 Volvo XC90

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

5.7

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Large SUVs)

6.4

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)

4.5 - 14.9

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

22.4%



Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

5.5

Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)

4.3

Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)

1 - 31.3

Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

7.4

Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Large SUVs)

2.9

Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Large SUVs)

1 - 25.4

Toyota Highlander Rankings

Most Reliable Midsize SUVs

3 / 32

Best Midsize SUVs for the Money

3 / 16

Best SUVs with 3 Rows Under $40k

3 / 10

Most Reliable Crossover SUVs

5 / 67

Best Crossover SUVs Under $40k

5 / 18

Best Midsize SUVs Under $40k

5 / 17

SUVs with 3 Rows with Best Resale Value

6 / 39

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for the Money

6 / 21

Best Family SUVs with 3 Rows

7 / 39

Midsize SUVs with Best Resale Value

7 / 32

Best Gas Mileage Midsize SUVs

7 / 32

Best Crossover SUVs for Towing

9 / 67

Best Crossover SUVs for Tall People

9 / 67

Best SUVs with 3 Rows

9 / 39

Best Crossover SUVs

10 / 67

Best Gas Mileage SUVs with 3 Rows

10 / 39

Best Midsize SUVs

10 / 32

Best Midsize SUVs for Towing

10 / 32

Best Family Midsize SUVs

10 / 32

Best Family Crossover SUVs

11 / 67

Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows

11 / 39

Best Midsize SUVs for Tall People

11 / 32

Crossover SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

12 / 67

Most Comfortable Crossover SUVs

12 / 67

Midsize SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

13 / 32

Most Comfortable Midsize SUVs

13 / 32

Safest SUVs with 3 Rows

15 / 39

Safest Midsize SUVs

15 / 32

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for Towing

16 / 39

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for Tall People

16 / 39

Most Comfortable SUVs with 3 Rows

16 / 39

Most Affordable SUVs with 3 Rows

16 / 34

Best Crossover SUVs for the Money

17 / 30

Midsize SUVs with the Most Legroom

18 / 32

Most Affordable Midsize SUVs

18 / 28

Best Off-road Midsize SUVs

19 / 32

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Cargo Space

21 / 39

Crossover SUVs with Best Resale Value

26 / 67

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Legroom

26 / 39

Crossover SUVs with the Most Horsepower

27 / 67

Midsize SUVs with the Most Horsepower

27 / 32

Best Off-road SUVs with 3 Rows

28 / 39

Best Off-road Crossover SUVs

30 / 67

Crossover SUVs with the Most Legroom

30 / 67

Safest Crossover SUVs

31 / 67

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Horsepower

31 / 39

Best Gas Mileage Crossover SUVs

38 / 67

Most Affordable Crossover SUVs

52 / 59

Volvo XC90 Rankings

Best Off-road Luxury Crossover SUVs

2 / 68

Best Luxury Large SUVs Under $60k

2 / 2

Luxury Crossover SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

3 / 68

Most Affordable Luxury Large SUVs

3 / 19

Best Luxury Crossover SUVs Under $60k

3 / 13

Best Luxury Large SUVs for the Money

3 / 11

Best Family Luxury Crossover SUVs

4 / 68

Luxury Large SUVs with Best Resale Value

4 / 22

Best Family Luxury Large SUVs

4 / 22

Best Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows Under $60k

4 / 8

Best Family Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows

5 / 29

Most Reliable Luxury Crossover SUVs

6 / 68

Best Luxury Large SUVs

7 / 22

Most Affordable Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows

8 / 26

Best Off-road Luxury Large SUVs

8 / 22

Best Luxury Crossover SUVs

9 / 68

Best Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows

9 / 29

Best Off-road Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows

9 / 29

Most Reliable Luxury Large SUVs

10 / 22

Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows with Best Resale Value

11 / 29

Luxury Large SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

11 / 22

Most Reliable Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows

12 / 29

Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Cargo Space

12 / 29

Most Comfortable Luxury Large SUVs

15 / 22

Best Luxury Crossover SUVs for Towing

18 / 68

Best Luxury Large SUVs for Tall People

18 / 22

Luxury Large SUVs with the Most Legroom

18 / 22

Best Luxury Large SUVs for Towing

19 / 22

Most Comfortable Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows

22 / 29

Luxury Large SUVs with the Most Horsepower

22 / 22

Best Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows for Towing

24 / 29

Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Legroom

24 / 29

Best Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows for Tall People

25 / 29

Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Horsepower

26 / 29

Most Affordable Luxury Crossover SUVs

37 / 59

Luxury Crossover SUVs with the Most Horsepower

38 / 68

Most Comfortable Luxury Crossover SUVs

38 / 68

Luxury Crossover SUVs with the Most Legroom

39 / 68

Best Luxury Crossover SUVs for Tall People

47 / 68

Luxury Crossover SUVs with Best Resale Value

49 / 68

Available Body Styles

SUV

Available Body Styles

SUV

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline, Plug-In Hybrid

2020 Toyota Highlander Trim Levels

L, LE, Limited, Platinum, XLE

2020 Volvo XC90 Trim Levels

T5 Momentum, T5 R-Design, T6 Inscription 6-Passenger, T6 Inscription 7-Passenger, T6 Momentum 6-Passenger, T6 Momentum 7-Passenger, T6 R-Design

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

3 years / 36000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

5 years / 60000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

2 years

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

4 years / 50000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

4 years / 50000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

4 years

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

5 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

5 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

295 hp @ 6600 rpm

Torque:

263 foot-lbs @ 4700 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.071 hp per pound

Towing capacity:

Not yet available

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

250 hp @ 5500 rpm

Torque:

258 foot-lbs @ 1500 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.057 hp per pound

Towing capacity:

Not yet available

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

3.5 liters

Engine Configuration:

V

Number of Cylinders:

6

Transmission:

Automatic

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

FWD / AWD

EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):


20 / 28 / 23

Range (city/hwy):

358 / 501 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Regular Unleaded

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

2 liters

Engine Configuration:

Inline

Number of Cylinders:

4

Transmission:

Automatic

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

FWD / AWD

EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):


21 / 30 / 25

Range (city/hwy):

395 / 564 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Premium Unleaded

Standard/Optional Features

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Standard

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Roadside assistance:

Standard

Satellite radio:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Wifi:

Standard

Captain's seat:

Available

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Available

Heated Seats

Available

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Navigation System:

Available

Parking Sensors:

Available

Power Lift Gate:

Available

Quad Seats:

Available

Roof Rack:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Trailer Hitch:

Available

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Available

Air Suspension:

N/A

Automatic Parking:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Internet Radio:

N/A

Massage Seats:

N/A

Paddle Shifters:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Standard/Optional Features

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Standard

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Roadside assistance:

Standard

Satellite radio:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Wifi:

Standard

Captain's seat:

N/A

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Available

Heated Seats

Available

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Standard

Navigation System:

Standard

Parking Sensors:

Standard

Power Lift Gate:

Standard

Quad Seats:

Available

Roof Rack:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Standard

Trailer Hitch:

Standard

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

N/A

Air Suspension:

Available

Automatic Parking:

Available

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Internet Radio:

Standard

Massage Seats:

Available

Paddle Shifters:

Available

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

Rear Seat Reminder:

Standard

360-Degree Camera:

Available

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Available

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Available

Driver Attention Monitoring:

N/A

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Standard

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Standard

Driver Attention Monitoring:

Standard

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

39.9 inches

Front Leg Room:

40.4 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

59 inches

Rear Head Room:

39.4 inches

Rear Leg Room:

41 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

58.7 inches

Cargo Space:

16 cubic feet

Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:

84.3 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

157.3 cubic feet

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

38.9 inches

Front Leg Room:

40.9 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

57.7 inches

Rear Head Room:

38.5 inches

Rear Leg Room:

37 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

56.5 inches

Cargo Space:

15.8 cubic feet

Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:

85.7 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

119.6 cubic feet

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

4145 lbs

Width:

76 inches

Height:

68.1 inches

Length:

194.9 inches

Wheelbase:

112.2 inches

Ground Clearance:

8 inches

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

4375 lbs

Width:

84.3 inches

Height:

69.9 inches

Length:

195 inches

Wheelbase:

117.5 inches

Ground Clearance:

8.8 inches

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

18.0 x 8.0 inches

Wheel Type:

aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

235/65R18

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

19.0 x 8.0 inches

Wheel Type:

painted aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

235/55R19

Exterior Colors

Black

Midnight Black Metallic

Blue

Blueprint

Brown

Opulent Amber

Gray

Magnetic Gray Metallic

Silver

Celestial Silver Metallic

White

Blizzard Pearl

Exterior Colors

Black

Onyx Black Metallic

Blue

Denim Blue Metallic

Brown

Not available

Gray

Osmium Grey Metallic / Thunder Grey Metallic

Silver

Bright Silver Metallic

White

Crystal White Metallic / Ice White

Interior Colors

Black

Black

Gray

Graphite

White

Not available

Interior Colors

Black

Charcoal

Gray

Not available

White

Blond

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