Model Year | 2012 | 2009 | |
Model | Toyota Highlander | Nissan cube | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.8 in | 99.6 in | 10.2 in |
Length | 188.4 in | 156.5 in | 31.9 in |
Width | 75.2 in | 66.7 in | 8.5 in |
Height | 68.1 in | 65.0 in | 3.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3946 lb. | 2762 lb. | 1184 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.2 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 42.6 in | -2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.7 in | 52.2 in | 7.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 48.8 in | 7.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.2 in | 42.4 in | 0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.1 in | 40.2 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.5 in | 52.4 in | 7.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 47.6 in | 8.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 35.5 in | 2.8 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) | 77.9 in (over 2 rows) | 32.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.3 ft3 | 11.4 ft3 | -1.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 42.3 ft3 | 11.4 | 30.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 95.4 ft3 | 58.1 ft3 | 37.3 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 |
2009 Nissan cube Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.8L I4 CVT FWD |
Unparalleled rear seat room and comfort in this car for passengers. Should be among the easier cars of this size to put a baby seat into the back, if we have children. Our (longer and lower) 2004 Sentra paled in comparison of back seat usability. see full Nissan cube review |
2010 | 4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.8L I4 CVT FWD |
Adults can sit there in comfort. see full Nissan cube review |
2009 | 4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.8L I4 CVT FWD |
SEATS ARE COMFY FOR LONG TRIPS. DO NOT BEAT THE HELL OUT OF YOU. see full Nissan cube review |