Model Year | 2007 | 2018 | |
Model | Buick Terraza | Toyota Highlander | |
Engine | 3.9L V6 OHV-2v 240 hp@6000 240 lb-ft@4800 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 295 hp@6600 263 lb-ft@4700 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 121.1 in | 109.8 in | 11.3 in |
Length | 205.0 in | 192.5 in | 12.5 in |
Width | 75.2 in | 75.8 in | -0.6 in |
Height | 72.0 in | 68.1 in | 3.9 in |
Curb Weight | 4426 lb. | 4370 lb. | 56 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 25.0 gal. | 19.2 gal. | 5.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 40.7 in | -0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.9 in | 59.3 in | 0.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 57.2 in | -1.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 39.9 in | 44.2 in | -4.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 39.9 in | -1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.2 in | 59.6 in | 1.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 61.6 in | 57.1 in | 4.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 38.4 in | 0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.1 in | 35.9 in | 2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 48.6 in | 55.0 in | -6.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 48.3 in | 45.6 in | 2.7 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 36.2 in | 27.7 in | 8.5 in |
Total Legroom | 115 in (over 3 rows) | 110.3 in (over 3 rows) | 4.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 26.9 ft3 | 13.8 ft3 | 13.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 74.1 ft3 | 42.3 ft3 | 31.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 136.5 ft3 | 83.7 ft3 | 52.8 ft3 |
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 |
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 |