Model Year | 2008 | 2011 | |
Model | Buick LaCrosse | Toyota Highlander | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 240 hp@6000 225 lb-ft@2000 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 270 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.5 in | 109.8 in | 0.7 in |
Length | 198.1 in | 188.4 in | 9.7 in |
Width | 73.0 in | 75.2 in | -2.2 in |
Height | 57.4 in | 68.1 in | -10.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3568 lb. | 4045 lb. | -477 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.5 gal. | 19.2 gal. | -1.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 40.6 in | -1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.2 in | 59.7 in | -2.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.3 in | 56.7 in | -1.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 43.2 in | -0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 40.1 in | -2.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.0 in | 59.5 in | -2.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.6 in | 56.5 in | -1.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 38.3 in | -0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 36.3 in | -36.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 55.0 in | -55 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 42.3 in | -42.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 29.2 in | -29.2 in |
Total Legroom | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | 110.7 in (over 3 rows) | -30.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.0 ft3 | 10.3 ft3 | 5.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 16.0 | 42.3 ft3 | -26.3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 16.0 ft3 | 95.4 ft3 | -79.4 ft3 |
2008 Buick LaCrosse Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Not enough leg room. No place to store anything. see full Buick LaCrosse review |
2011 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2010 | 4dr SUV 187-horsepower 2.7L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Lots of room in the second row, including seats that recline and move back & forth. Having the third row as an option for occasional use was really the deciding factor. see full Toyota Highlander review |
2011 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 |