Toyota Highlander (2012) vs. Nissan Sentra (2017) Specs

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2012 Toyota Highlander and 2017 Nissan Sentra Specifications

Model Year	2012	2017
Model	Toyota Highlander	Nissan Sentra
Engine	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 270 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700	turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 188 hp@5600 177 lb-ft@1600
Transmission	5-speed shiftable automatic	7-speed shiftable CVT
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	109.8 in	106.3 in	3.5 in
Length	188.4 in	182.1 in	6.3 in
Width	75.2 in	69.3 in	5.9 in
Height	68.1 in	58.9 in	9.2 in
Curb Weight	4045 lb.	3076 lb.	969 lb.
Fuel Capacity	19.2 gal.	13.2 gal.	6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.6 in	39.4 in	1.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	59.7 in	54.7 in	5 in
Hip Room, Row 1	56.7 in	50.9 in	5.8 in
Legroom, Row 1	43.2 in	42.5 in	0.7 in
Headroom, Row 2	40.1 in	36.7 in	3.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	59.5 in	53.9 in	5.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2	56.5 in	50.1 in	6.4 in
Legroom, Row 2	38.3 in	37.4 in	0.9 in
Headroom, Row 3	36.3 in	0.0 in	36.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	55.0 in	0.0 in	55 in
Hip Room, Row 3	42.3 in	0.0 in	42.3 in
Legroom, Row 3	29.2 in	0.0 in	29.2 in
Total Legroom	110.7 in (over 3 rows)	79.9 in (over 2 rows)	30.8 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	10.3 ft³	15.1 ft³	-4.8 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	42.3 ft³	15.1	27.2 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	95.4 ft³	15.1 ft³	80.3 ft³

2012 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2013	4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Perfect for two car seats. Really neat trick - the middle seat for the 2nd row rolls up into the center console. I did not remove it nor attempt to sit in it but that does make the 3rd row more likely to be used for those with car seats. I did not attempt to sit in the 3rd row (looked at it before folding into the floor for cargo space for the entire trip) so cannot opine on it. Use at your own risk. see full Toyota Highlander review
2012	4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	I am 6 foot tall, and there is plenty of head and leg room in the driving position. Easy access as well. see full Toyota Highlander review

2012 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2012	4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	3rd row seats are useless to me. Too little room for adults. Should have been an option for families with small children. With 3rd row seating, you lose storage space. see full Toyota Highlander review
2011	4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD	Third row minimal legroom see full Toyota Highlander review

2017 Nissan Sentra Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	Different people are shaped and sized differently and so will have different impressions of a given car seat. I found the Nissan Sentra's revised seats uncomfortable. A power lumbar adjustment has been added. But this was of no use, as even when minimized the lumbar bulge is overly prominent for my back. I drove with my upper back off the seat. I've had a similar problem with the seats in some small Hondas, but the seats in the new Civic fit me well. see full Nissan Sentra review

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