Model Year | 2014 | 2012 | |
Model | Toyota Highlander | Toyota Camry | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 Hybrid DOHC-4v 231 hp@5800 215 lb-ft@4800 |
2.5L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 156 hp@5700 156 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | CVT | CVT | |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.8 in | 109.3 in | 0.5 in |
Length | 191.1 in | 189.2 in | 1.9 in |
Width | 75.8 in | 71.7 in | 4.1 in |
Height | 68.1 in | 57.9 in | 10.2 in |
Curb Weight | 4860 lb. | 3417 lb. | 1443 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.2 gal. | 17.0 gal. | 2.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 38.8 in | 1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.3 in | 58.0 in | 1.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.2 in | 54.5 in | 2.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 44.2 in | 41.6 in | 2.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.9 in | 38.1 in | 1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.6 in | 56.6 in | 3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.1 in | 54.5 in | 2.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.4 in | 38.9 in | -0.5 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) | 80.5 in (over 2 rows) | 29.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.8 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 | -1.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 42.3 ft3 | 15.4 | 26.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.7 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 | 68.3 ft3 |
2014 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
Toyota replaced the 2013 Highlander's rear struts with control arms to enable a three-inch-wider third-row seat, and then used the extra space to cram in a third seating position. So if you need seats for eight people, only the Highlander will do in this threesome. A top-of-the-line Santa Fe only seats six. Other eight-pass options include the Honda Pilot and GM's large crossovers. But those three people best be small, as the Highlander doesn't have nearly as much rear legroom as the Pathfinder or the Santa Fe. To fit children of even middling size in the third row it's necessary to slide the second row well forward. The second row seat cushion is mounted too low for adult comfort. The Nissan's second row suffers from a similar shortcoming, but the Hyundai's does not. see full Toyota Highlander review |
2014 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 Toyota Camry Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Being 6' 3" it can be hard to find a car where I have sufficient legroom & headroom. In the Fusion Hybrid there was lots of space, even with a sunroof. There are also padded surfaces where my left knee rests against the door and where my right leg rests against the center console. The Camry Hybrid was not comfortable. The doors are hard plastic and there was no soft place to rest my knee. The center console was also hard plastic. see full Toyota Camry review |
2012 | 4dr Sedan 178-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
We will use this as a "road car" on longer trips so front seat comfort along with interior -and- trunk room is very good, better than Kia Optima considered. Two large adults comment rear seat also very comfortable. Front seat easier exit too. see full Toyota Camry review |
2012 Toyota Camry Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 0 | Nice ergonomic shape, but not enough padding. Leather seats feel decidedly firm after two months of ownership. Seat cushion length should be slightly longer for thigh support. see full Toyota Camry review |
2012 | 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
The door sills are very high which made it tough for me to get my size 13 shoes up and over when sitting behind a front seat that is all the way back. The door sills in the Camry were lower so while there was no more rear seat room than in the Fusion is was possible to get my feet out more easily. see full Toyota Camry review |
2012 | 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
You can see I'm really reaching here to find things that we didn't like about the Fusion Hybrid, but here's one more... There is a small step up in front of the front seats which made it hard to cross my legs like when traveling on road trips. see full Toyota Camry review |
2012 | 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
front seat could be improved for better thigh support for tall drivers see full Toyota Camry review |
2012 | 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
front seat could be improved for better thigh support for tall drivers see full Toyota Camry review |