2008 Toyota Highlander vs. 2013 Volvo S60
To start off, 2013 Volvo S60 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Toyota Highlander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Toyota Highlander would be higher. At 3,311 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Highlander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Volvo S60 (296 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2008 Toyota Highlander. (209 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volvo S60 should accelerate faster than 2008 Toyota Highlander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volvo S60 weights approximately 403 kg more than 2008 Toyota Highlander. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Volvo S60 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Toyota Highlander. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Volvo S60 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, 2013 Volvo S60 (441 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Highlander. (287 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2013 Volvo S60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Highlander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Toyota Highlander | 2013 Volvo S60 | |
| Make | Toyota | Volvo |
| Model | Highlander | S60 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3311 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 6 valves |
| Horse Power | 209 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1733 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4628 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 2097 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1484 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2776 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.6 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 8.9 L/100km | 11.3 L/100km |
