2006 Toyota Highlander vs. 2007 Volvo V50
To start off, 2007 Volvo V50 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Toyota Highlander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Toyota Highlander would be higher. At 3,310 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Toyota Highlander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volvo V50 (218 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Highlander. (215 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volvo V50 should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Highlander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volvo V50 weights approximately 270 kg more than 2006 Toyota Highlander. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Volvo V50 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Toyota Highlander. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Volvo V50 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, 2007 Volvo V50 (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Highlander. (302 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Volvo V50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Highlander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Toyota Highlander | 2007 Volvo V50 | |
| Make | Toyota | Volvo |
| Model | Highlander | V50 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3310 cc | 2521 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 218 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 302 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1355 kg | 1625 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 60 L |
