2007 Toyota 4Runner vs. 2012 Volvo XC90
To start off, 2012 Volvo XC90 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Toyota 4Runner. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Toyota 4Runner would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Toyota 4Runner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota 4Runner (260 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2012 Volvo XC90. (240 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota 4Runner should accelerate faster than 2012 Volvo XC90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volvo XC90 weights approximately 800 kg more than 2007 Toyota 4Runner.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Toyota 4Runner (415 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volvo XC90. (320 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota 4Runner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volvo XC90.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Toyota 4Runner | 2012 Volvo XC90 | |
| Make | Toyota | Volvo |
| Model | 4Runner | XC90 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4664 cc | 3200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 415 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1355 kg | 2155 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4808 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1897 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1783 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 80 L |
