Model Year | 2007 | 2012 | |
Model | Buick Terraza | Toyota Highlander | |
Engine | 3.9L V6 OHV-2v 179 kW@6000 325 Nm@4800 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 201 kW@6200 336 Nm@4700 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 3,076 mm | 2,789 mm | 1 mm |
Length | 5,207 mm | 4,785 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,910 mm | 1,910 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,829 mm | 1,730 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,008 kg | 1,835 kg | 1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 95 L | 73 L | 22 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,011 mm | 1,031 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,521 mm | 1,516 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,417 mm | 1,440 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,013 mm | 1,097 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 988 mm | 1,019 mm | 987 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,554 mm | 1,511 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,565 mm | 1,435 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 988 mm | 973 mm | 15 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 968 mm | 922 mm | 46 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,234 mm | 1,397 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,227 mm | 1,074 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 919 mm | 742 mm | 177 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,921 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,812 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 762 L | 292 L | 470 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 2,098 L | 1,198 L | 1 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 3,865 L | 2,701 L | 1 L |
2007 Buick Terraza Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 240-horsepower 3.9L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Interior seat configuration is abhorrant. Nigh impossbile to get to row 3 without hurting oneself. see full Buick Terraza review |
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 |