2024 Toyota Highlander Hybrid vs. 2025 Volvo XC40 Review

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2024 Toyota
Highlander Hybrid

MSRP*: $40,970 to $53,375
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2025 Volvo
XC40

MSRP*: $40,650 to $49,300
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MPG - City 35 - 36 MPG 24 MPG
MPG - Hwy 34 - 35 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 7 - 8 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 84.3 ft3 57.5 ft3
Engine
  • 243-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gas/Electric Hybrid)
  • 247-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Continuously Variable Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 243 hp 247 hp
Towing Capacity 3,500 lbs 3,500 lbs
Exterior Length 194.9 in 174.8 in
Exterior Width 76.0 in 75.2 in
Leg Room Front 42.0 in
Rear 38.7 in
Front 40.9 in
Rear 36.1 in
Head Room Front 38.4 - 41.2 in
Rear 37.1 - 39.4 in
Front 37.6 in
Rear 38.3 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Rear passengers will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Toyota Highlander Hybrid than in the Volvo XC40. The Toyota Highlander Hybrid will be popular with taller drivers and passengers in the front seat, due to its greater front head- and legroom than the Volvo XC40.

Convenience
Due to the larger tank size and better fuel economy of the Toyota Highlander Hybrid, you will definitely be making fewer stops at the gas station than with the Volvo XC40.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). Whether you pick the Toyota Highlander Hybrid or the Volvo XC40, it's going to cost you about the same.

Dimensions
The Toyota Highlander Hybrid is a little wider than the Volvo XC40, so getting in and out of the car in a crowded parking lot may be a little more of a squeeze. If you go with the Toyota Highlander Hybrid, you may be circling the block looking for a space large enough to park more often than with the Volvo XC40.

Handling
The Toyota Highlander Hybrid has the same turning radius as the Volvo XC40, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.

Performance
If you've got something you need to pull, the Toyota Highlander Hybrid will do just as well as the Volvo XC40, since they have about the same towing capacity. In terms of horsepower, it's a virtual tie between the Toyota Highlander Hybrid and the Volvo XC40.

Powertrain
The Toyota Highlander Hybrid has much lower torque than the Volvo XC40, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.

Utility
Soccer Moms and those who need to chauffeur around a lot of people will appreciate the Toyota Highlander Hybrid more than the Volvo XC40, due to its significantly greater seating capacity. With the Toyota Highlander Hybrid, you'll be able to haul more equipment or luggage than the Volvo XC40.