2007 Toyota Sequoia vs. 2006 Volvo XC90
To start off, 2007 Toyota Sequoia is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Volvo XC90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Volvo XC90 would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Sequoia (274 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2006 Volvo XC90. (235 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 2006 Volvo XC90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volvo XC90 weights approximately 872 kg more than 2007 Toyota Sequoia.
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 Sequoia (426 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volvo XC90. (321 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volvo XC90.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Toyota Sequoia | 2006 Volvo XC90 | |
| Make | Toyota | Volvo |
| Model | Sequoia | XC90 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4664 cc | 3192 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 274 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 426 Nm | 321 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1982 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 11.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 80 L |
