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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 comparing 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 2025 Toyota Highlander ranges from $42,944 to $56,895 while a used 2024 Volvo XC90 Recharge is priced between $53,502 to $71,083. For a new model, the Toyota Highlander's price is between $44,569 and $56,389, with the Volvo XC90 Recharge priced between $64,408 and $88,583.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Toyota Highlander loses 41.8 percent of its value and the Volvo XC90 Recharge loses 60.6 percent of its value. This means the Toyota Highlander retains 18.8 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, the Volvo XC90 Recharge has the advantage with a Top Safety Pick+ award.

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Toyota Highlander
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2025 Toyota Highlander
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New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

44569 - 56389

Starting MSRP:

40320

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize SUVs)

38382

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize SUVs)

31990 - 43000

New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

64408 - 88583

Starting MSRP:

71900

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Hybrid Large SUVs)

112175

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Large SUVs)

71900 - 159000

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

49825

Price Range:

42944 - 56895

Category Avg Price:
(Midsize SUVs)

45804

Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize SUVs)

36966 - 59949

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

# Good or Great Deals:

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

62402

Price Range:

53502 - 71083

Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Hybrid Large SUVs)

97385

Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Large SUVs)

62402 - 125836

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

365

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

18670

# Good or Great Deals:

273

5-year Depreciation

Depreciation $:

17002

Depreciation %:

0.4216697

Resale Value $:

23318

Residual Value %:

0.5783303

Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Midsize SUVs)

0.48432299

Category Depreciation Range:
(Midsize SUVs)

0.30530799 - 0.56163117

5-year Depreciation

Depreciation $:

43692

Depreciation %:

0.60767289

Resale Value $:

28208

Residual Value %:

0.39232711

Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Hybrid Large SUVs)

0.60767289

Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Large SUVs)

0.60767289 - 0.60767289

Toyota Highlander Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.5 / 10

Reliability:

8.1 / 10

Retained Value:

8.3 / 10

Safety:

9.0 / 10

Volvo XC90 Recharge Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

Not available

Reliability:

Not available

Retained Value:

7.1 / 10

Safety:

10.0 / 10



iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Toyota Highlander

Avg Life Expectancy (years):

13.8

Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Midsize SUVs)

10.9

Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize SUVs)

8.7 - 16.6

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

0.387

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:

2.499754929635315

Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)

2.9

Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)

1.5 - 39.2

Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

6.066943725237208

Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Large SUVs)

6.6

Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Large SUVs)

1.3 - 27.0

Toyota Highlander Rankings

Best Crossover SUVs Under $40k

1 / 17

Most Reliable Crossover SUVs Under $40k

1 / 17

Best Midsize SUVs Under $40k

1 / 16

Most Reliable Midsize SUVs Under $40k

1 / 16

Best SUVs with 3 Rows Under $40k

1 / 10

Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows Under $40k

1 / 10

Best Family Crossover SUVs

3 / 67

Best Family SUVs with 3 Rows

3 / 34

Best SUVs with 3 Rows

3 / 34

Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows

3 / 34

Best Family Midsize SUVs

3 / 32

Best Midsize SUVs

3 / 32

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for the Money

3 / 30

Most Reliable Crossover SUVs

4 / 67

SUVs with 3 Rows with Best Resale Value

4 / 34

Most Reliable Midsize SUVs

4 / 32

Best Midsize SUVs for the Money

4 / 28

Best Gas Mileage SUVs with 3 Rows

5 / 34

Best Gas Mileage Midsize SUVs

5 / 32

Midsize SUVs with Best Resale Value

5 / 32

Best Crossover SUVs

6 / 67

Safest SUVs with 3 Rows

6 / 34

Safest Midsize SUVs

6 / 32

Best Crossover SUVs for Towing

7 / 67

Best Crossover SUVs for Tall People

9 / 67

Best Midsize SUVs for Towing

10 / 32

Best Midsize SUVs for Tall People

11 / 32

Crossover SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

12 / 67

Crossover SUVs with Best Resale Value

13 / 67

Most Affordable SUVs with 3 Rows

13 / 30

Midsize SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

14 / 32

Most Comfortable Midsize SUVs

14 / 32

Most Comfortable Crossover SUVs

15 / 67

Safest Crossover SUVs

16 / 67

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for Tall People

16 / 34

Most Comfortable SUVs with 3 Rows

17 / 34

Most Affordable Midsize SUVs

17 / 28

Best SUVs with 3 Rows for Towing

18 / 34

Midsize SUVs with the Most Legroom

19 / 32

Best Off-road Midsize SUVs

20 / 32

Best Crossover SUVs for the Money

21 / 56

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Cargo Space

24 / 34

Best Off-road SUVs with 3 Rows

25 / 34

Crossover SUVs with the Most Horsepower

26 / 67

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Legroom

27 / 34

Midsize SUVs with the Most Horsepower

27 / 32

SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Horsepower

28 / 34

Best Off-road Crossover SUVs

30 / 67

Crossover SUVs with the Most Legroom

32 / 67

Best Gas Mileage Crossover SUVs

36 / 67

Most Affordable Crossover SUVs

47 / 56

Volvo XC90 Recharge Rankings

Most Affordable Hybrid Luxury Large SUVs

1 / 6

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

2 / 20

Hybrid Luxury Large SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

2 / 7

Most Affordable Hybrid Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows

2 / 5

Luxury Hybrid SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

3 / 32

Hybrid Luxury Crossover SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

3 / 29

Best Off-road Hybrid Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows

3 / 8

Hybrid Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Cargo Space

3 / 8

Hybrid Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Horsepower

3 / 8

Hybrid Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows with the Most Legroom

4 / 8

Hybrid Luxury Large SUVs with Best Resale Value

4 / 7

Most Comfortable Hybrid Luxury Large SUVs

4 / 7

Best Hybrid Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows for Tall People

5 / 8

Best Hybrid Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows for Towing

5 / 8

Most Comfortable Hybrid Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows

5 / 8

Best Hybrid Luxury Large SUVs for Tall People

5 / 7

Best Off-road Hybrid Luxury Large SUVs

5 / 7

Hybrid Luxury Large SUVs with the Most Horsepower

5 / 7

Hybrid Luxury Large SUVs with the Most Legroom

5 / 7

Best Hybrid Luxury Large SUVs for Towing

6 / 7

Hybrid Luxury SUVs with 3 Rows with Best Resale Value

7 / 8

Best Hybrid Luxury Crossover SUVs for Towing

8 / 29

Hybrid Luxury Crossover SUVs with the Most Horsepower

8 / 29

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

9 / 20

Best Off-road Hybrid Luxury Crossover SUVs

10 / 29

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

10 / 20

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

10 / 20

Best Luxury Hybrid SUVs for Towing

11 / 32

Luxury Hybrid SUVs with the Most Horsepower

11 / 32

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

11 / 20

Most Affordable Luxury Plug-in Hybrid SUVs (PHEV)

11 / 18

Most Comfortable Luxury Plug-in Hybrid SUVs (PHEV)

12 / 20

Best Off-road Luxury Hybrid SUVs

13 / 32

Best Hybrid Luxury Crossover SUVs for Tall People

14 / 29

Best Luxury Hybrid SUVs for Tall People

15 / 32

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

15 / 20

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

16 / 20

Most Comfortable Luxury Hybrid SUVs

18 / 32

Hybrid Luxury Crossover SUVs with the Most Legroom

18 / 29

Most Comfortable Hybrid Luxury Crossover SUVs

18 / 29

Most Affordable Luxury Hybrid SUVs

18 / 26

Most Affordable Hybrid Luxury Crossover SUVs

18 / 23

Luxury Hybrid SUVs with the Most Legroom

20 / 32

Hybrid Luxury Crossover SUVs with Best Resale Value

27 / 29

Luxury Hybrid SUVs with Best Resale Value

28 / 32

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:

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:

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

Internet Radio:

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

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

Internet Radio:

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

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:

Standard

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:

10.7 cubic feet

Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:

85.7 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

114.5 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:

69.8 inches

Length:

195 inches

Wheelbase:

117.5 inches

Ground Clearance:

8.3 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

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

Blond in Blond/Charcoal Interior

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