Model Year | 2023 | 2018 | |
Model | Kia Niro | Toyota Highlander | |
Engine | 1.6L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 104 hp@5700 106 lb-ft@4000 |
3.5L V6 Hybrid DOHC-4v 257 hp@257 245 lb-ft@4800 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | CVT | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.1 in | 109.8 in | -2.7 in |
Length | 174.0 in | 192.5 in | -18.5 in |
Width | 71.8 in | 75.8 in | -4 in |
Height | 60.8 in | 68.1 in | -7.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3071 lb. | 4825 lb. | -1754 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 11.1 gal. | 19.2 gal. | -8.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.5 in | 40.7 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.2 in | 59.3 in | -3.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 45.4 in | 57.2 in | -11.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.5 in | 44.2 in | -2.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.5 in | 39.9 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.4 in | 59.6 in | -4.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.0 in | 57.1 in | -4.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 38.4 in | 1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.9 in | -35.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 55.0 in | -55 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 45.6 in | -45.6 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 27.7 in | -27.7 in |
Total Legroom | 81.3 in (over 2 rows) | 110.3 in (over 3 rows) | -29 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 22.8 ft3 | 13.8 ft3 | 9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 22.8 | 42.3 ft3 | -19.5 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 63.7 ft3 | 83.7 ft3 | -20 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2023 Kia Niro.
2018 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |