Model Year | 2020 | 2009 | |
Model | Chevrolet Impala | Toyota Highlander | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 OHV-2v 227 kW@6800 358 Nm@5200 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 201 kW@6200 336 Nm@4700 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,837 mm | 2,789 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 5,113 mm | 4,785 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,854 mm | 1,910 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,496 mm | 1,730 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,724 kg | 1,805 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 73 L | -3 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,013 mm | 1,031 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,471 mm | 1,516 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,394 mm | 1,440 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,064 mm | 1,097 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 950 mm | 1,019 mm | 949 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,445 mm | 1,511 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,374 mm | 1,435 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,011 mm | 973 mm | -972 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 922 mm | -922 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,397 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,074 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 742 mm | -742 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,075 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,812 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 532 L | 292 L | 240 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 18.8 | 1,198 L | 17.8 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 18.8 | 2,701 L | 16.8 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2020 Chevrolet Impala.
2009 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2008 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Limo-like leg room and captains chairs see full Toyota Highlander review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 209-horsepower 3.3L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD |
The widest seats of all Midsize SUVs (X5, Q7, Tourag, Cayenne, etc.) see full Toyota Highlander review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Third row seating and 2nd row has more leg room than the Murano by about 1". see full Toyota Highlander review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
4 cup holders see full Toyota Highlander review |
2009 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Only two seats in the 2nd row, very small leg room in the 3rd row. see full Toyota Highlander review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
seats were hard and flat. Even top of the line luxury model seats were a big disappointment . . . one of the principal reasons we did not choose this vehicle see full Toyota Highlander review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
3rd row seat is full bench seat and individual side can not be raised or lowered independently. Access and available room much less than MDX. see full Toyota Highlander review |