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Toyota Highlander vs. Volvo XC90 Recharge

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Toyota Highlander and Volvo XC90 Recharge 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 Toyota Highlander and the Volvo XC90 Recharge.

When we compare the Toyota Highlander's and the Volvo XC90 Recharge's specifications and ratings, the Toyota Highlander has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, resale value and interior volume. The Volvo XC90 Recharge has the advantage in the area of base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Toyota Highlander's and the Volvo XC90 Recharge's specifications and ratings, the Toyota Highlander is a better car than the Volvo XC90 Recharge.

Pricing: A used 2024 Toyota Highlander ranges from $41,719 to $53,965 while a used 2024 Volvo XC90 Recharge is priced between $66,137 to $87,529. For a new model, the Toyota Highlander's price is between $41,955 and $54,332, with the Volvo XC90 Recharge priced between $73,113 and $88,677.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Toyota Highlander loses 39.2 percent of its value and the Volvo XC90 Recharge loses 59.2 percent of its value. This means the Toyota Highlander retains 20 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Volvo XC90 Recharge.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Toyota Highlander’s base engine makes 265 horsepower, and the Volvo XC90 Recharge base engine makes 455 horsepower.

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

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

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New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

$41,955 - $54,332

Starting MSRP:

$39,270

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize SUVs)

$37,697

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize SUVs)

$31,990 - $43,320

New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

$73,113 - $88,677

Starting MSRP:

$71,900

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Hybrid Large SUVs)

$124,000

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Large SUVs)

$71,900 - $159,000

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

$47,051

Price Range:

$41,719 - $53,965

Category Avg Price:
(Midsize SUVs)

$47,563

Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize SUVs)

$40,678 - $66,020

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

971

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

21,085

# Good or Great Deals:

176

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

$76,214

Price Range:

$66,137 - $87,529

Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Hybrid Large SUVs)

$114,388

Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Large SUVs)

$76,214 - $152,561

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

222

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

11,617

# Good or Great Deals:

34

5-year Depreciation

Depreciation $:

$15,607

Depreciation %:

39.7%

Resale Value $:

$23,663

Residual Value %:

60.3%

Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Midsize SUVs)

46.3%

Category Depreciation Range:
(Midsize SUVs)

27.5% - 53.5%

5-year Depreciation

Depreciation $:

$43,063

Depreciation %:

59.9%

Resale Value $:

$28,837

Residual Value %:

40.1%

Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Hybrid Large SUVs)

61.1%

Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Large SUVs)

59.9% - 61.8%

Toyota Highlander Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.7 / 10

Reliability:

8.9 / 10

Retained Value:

8.1 / 10

Safety:

9.0 / 10

Volvo XC90 Recharge Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

Not available

Reliability:

Not available

Retained Value:

6.8 / 10

Safety:

9.0 / 10



iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Toyota Highlander

Avg Life Expectancy (years):

12.2

Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Midsize SUVs)

10.4

Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize SUVs)

8.6 - 13.7

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

67.9%

iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Volvo XC90 Recharge

Avg Life Expectancy (years):

Typical Category Life Expectancy:

N/A

Category Life Expectancy Range:

N/A

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:



Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

2.8

Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)

3.6

Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)

1.6 - 14.8

Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

4.2

Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Large SUVs)

4.1

Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Large SUVs)

1.7 - 5.6

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 Recharge Rankings

Luxury Plug-in Hybrid SUVs (PHEV) with the Most Cargo Space

2 / 18

Hybrid Luxury Large SUVs with Best Resale Value

2 / 5

Hybrid Luxury Large SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

2 / 5

Luxury Hybrid SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

3 / 29

Hybrid Luxury Crossover SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

3 / 27

Hybrid Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Cargo Space

3 / 7

Most Affordable Hybrid Luxury Large SUVs

3 / 5

Hybrid Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Horsepower

4 / 7

Best Off-road Hybrid Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows

4 / 7

Most Affordable Hybrid Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows

4 / 5

Most Comfortable Hybrid Luxury Large SUVs

4 / 5

Best Hybrid Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows for Towing

5 / 7

Hybrid Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Legroom

5 / 7

Best Hybrid Luxury Large SUVs for Towing

5 / 5

Hybrid Luxury Large SUVs with the Most Horsepower

5 / 5

Best Off-road Hybrid Luxury Large SUVs

5 / 5

Best Hybrid Luxury Large SUVs for Tall People

5 / 5

Hybrid Luxury Large SUVs with the Most Legroom

5 / 5

Hybrid Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows with Best Resale Value

6 / 7

Best Hybrid Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows for Tall People

6 / 7

Most Comfortable Hybrid Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows

6 / 7

Best Hybrid Luxury Crossover SUVs for Towing

8 / 27

Hybrid Luxury Crossover SUVs with the Most Horsepower

8 / 27

Best Off-road Hybrid Luxury Crossover SUVs

9 / 27

Best Luxury Plug-in Hybrid SUVs (PHEV) for Towing

9 / 18

Best Luxury Plug-in Hybrid SUVs (PHEV) for Tall People

9 / 18

Best Luxury Hybrid SUVs for Towing

10 / 29

Luxury Hybrid SUVs with the Most Horsepower

10 / 29

Luxury Plug-in Hybrid SUVs (PHEV) with the Most Horsepower

10 / 18

Most Comfortable Luxury Plug-in Hybrid SUVs (PHEV)

10 / 18

Best Off-road Luxury Hybrid SUVs

11 / 29

Best Off-road Luxury Plug-in Hybrid SUVs (PHEV)

11 / 18

Most Affordable Luxury Plug-in Hybrid SUVs (PHEV)

11 / 16

Best Hybrid Luxury Crossover SUVs for Tall People

13 / 27

Best Luxury Hybrid SUVs for Tall People

14 / 29

Luxury Plug-in Hybrid SUVs (PHEV) with the Most Legroom

14 / 18

Luxury Plug-in Hybrid SUVs (PHEV) with Best Resale Value

15 / 18

Most Comfortable Luxury Hybrid SUVs

16 / 29

Most Comfortable Hybrid Luxury Crossover SUVs

16 / 27

Hybrid Luxury Crossover SUVs with the Most Legroom

17 / 27

Most Affordable Luxury Hybrid SUVs

18 / 23

Most Affordable Hybrid Luxury Crossover SUVs

18 / 21

Luxury Hybrid SUVs with the Most Legroom

19 / 29

Hybrid Luxury Crossover SUVs with Best Resale Value

24 / 27

Luxury Hybrid SUVs with Best Resale Value

25 / 29

Available Body Styles

SUV

Available Body Styles

SUV

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Available Drivetrain Options

Plug-In Hybrid

Toyota Highlander Trim Levels

LE, Limited, Platinum, XLE, XSE

Volvo XC90 Recharge Trim Levels

T8 Core Bright Theme, T8 Plus Bright Theme 6P, T8 Plus Bright Theme 7P, T8 Ultimate Bright Theme 6P, T8 Ultimate Bright Theme 7P

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:

TOP SAFETY PICK

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:

TOP SAFETY PICK

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

265 hp @ 6000 rpm

Torque:

310 foot-lbs @ 1700 rpm

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

0.064 hp per pound

Towing capacity:

Not yet available

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

455 hp @ 6000 rpm

Torque:

523 foot-lbs @ 3000 rpm

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

0.089 hp per pound

Towing capacity:

Not yet available

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

2.4 liters

Engine Configuration:

Inline

Number of Cylinders:

4

Transmission:

Automatic

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

FWD / AWD

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


Not yet available

Range (city/hwy):

Not yet available

Recommended Fuel Type:

Not yet available

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

2 liters

Engine Configuration:

Inline

Number of Cylinders:

4

Transmission:

Automatic

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

AWD

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


26 / 27 / 27

Range (city/hwy):

521 / 540 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Electricity, 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 Lift Gate:

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

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 Lift Gate:

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

Standard

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Standard

Navigation System:

Standard

Parking Sensors:

Standard

Quad Seats:

Available

Roof Rack:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Standard

Trailer Hitch:

Standard

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

N/A

Air Suspension:

Available

Automatic Parking:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Internet Radio:

Standard

Massage Seats:

Available

Paddle Shifters:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Standard

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Standard

Rear Seat Reminder:

Standard

360-Degree Camera:

Available

Driver Attention Monitoring:

N/A

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Standard

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Standard

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

360-Degree Camera:

Available

Driver Attention Monitoring:

Standard

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

41.2 inches

Front Leg Room:

42 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

59 inches

Rear Head Room:

39.4 inches

Rear Leg Room:

38.7 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:

157.8 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:

56.6 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:

4155 lbs

Width:

76 inches

Height:

68.1 inches

Length:

194.9 inches

Wheelbase:

112.2 inches

Ground Clearance:

8 inches

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

5103 lbs

Width:

84.3 inches

Height:

69.9 inches

Length:

195 inches

Wheelbase:

117.5 inches

Ground Clearance:

8.1 inches

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

18.0 x 8.0 inches

Wheel Type:

painted aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

P235/65R18

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

20.0 x 9.0 inches

Wheel Type:

painted aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

275/45R20

Exterior Colors

Black

Midnight Black Metallic

Blue

Blueprint / Moon Dust

Gray

Magnetic Gray Metallic

Green

Cypress

Red

Ruby Flare Pearl

Silver

Celestial Silver Metallic

White

Wind Chill Pearl

Exterior Colors

Black

Onyx Black Metallic

Blue

Denim Blue Metallic

Gray

Bright Dusk Metallic / Platinum Grey Metallic / Vapour Grey Metallic

Green

Not available

Red

Not available

Silver

Silver Dawn Metallic

White

Crystal White Metallic

Interior Colors

Black

Black

Gray

Graphite

Brown

Not available

White

Not available

Interior Colors

Black

Charcoal

Gray

Not available

Brown

Maroon Brown in Charcoal Interior

White

Blonde in Blonde/Charcoal Interior

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