Model Year | 2019 | 2011 | |
Model | Toyota Highlander | Nissan Maxima | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 295 hp@6600 263 lb-ft@4700 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6400 261 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable CVT | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.8 in | 109.3 in | 0.5 in |
Length | 192.5 in | 190.6 in | 1.9 in |
Width | 75.8 in | 73.2 in | 2.6 in |
Height | 68.1 in | 57.8 in | 10.3 in |
Curb Weight | 4370 lb. | 3556 lb. | 814 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.2 gal. | 20.0 gal. | -0.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 38.5 in | 2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.3 in | 56.3 in | 3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.2 in | 53.4 in | 3.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 44.2 in | 43.8 in | 0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.9 in | 36.4 in | 3.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.6 in | 55.1 in | 4.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.1 in | 53.9 in | 3.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.4 in | 34.6 in | 3.8 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 35.9 in | 0.0 in | 35.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 55.0 in | 0.0 in | 55 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 45.6 in | 0.0 in | 45.6 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 27.7 in | 0.0 in | 27.7 in |
Total Legroom | 110.3 in (over 3 rows) | 78.4 in (over 2 rows) | 31.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.8 ft3 | 14.2 ft3 | -0.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 42.3 ft3 | 14.2 | 28.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.7 ft3 | 14.2 ft3 | 69.5 ft3 |
2019 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2020 | 4dr SUV 295-horsepower 3.5L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The 3rd row seating is just not for adults at all, and I'm not certain that children would be easy to fit back there as well. I'm not sure what Toyota was thinking, even making the 2020 longer didn't make any difference at all. My one complaint is it is just TOO SMALL! see full Toyota Highlander review |
2018 | 4dr SUV 295-horsepower 3.5L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
3rd row seat is midget sized. Claiming that the Highlander is an 8-passenger vehicle is a lie. It's either 5 normal-sized people, or Snow White and the 7 dwarfs. There is no way you can accommodate 8 normal-sized people comfortably in this car. see full Toyota Highlander review |
2011 Nissan Maxima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Lumbar in the base model. Good side bolstering on bottom cushion and through the shoulders. Large range of adjustment and the wheel tilts and shifts. see full Nissan Maxima review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Lots of room, soft seats. see full Nissan Maxima review |