2005 Toyota Highlander vs. 2005 Volvo S60
To start off, both 2005 Toyota Highlander and 2005 Volvo S60 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,358 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Highlander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volvo S60 (247 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Highlander. (160 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volvo S60 should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Highlander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Highlander weights approximately 164 kg more than 2005 Volvo S60.
Because 2005 Toyota Highlander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Volvo S60. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Highlander will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2005 Volvo S60 (330 Nm) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Highlander. (224 Nm). This means 2005 Volvo S60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Highlander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Toyota Highlander | 2005 Volvo S60 | |
| Make | Toyota | Volvo |
| Model | Highlander | S60 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2358 cc | 2318 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1701 kg | 1537 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
