Model Year | 2015 | 2012 | |
Model | Chevrolet SS | Toyota Highlander | |
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Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 114.8 in | 109.8 in | 5 in |
Length | 195.5 in | 188.4 in | 7.1 in |
Width | 74.7 in | 75.2 in | -0.5 in |
Height | 57.9 in | 68.1 in | -10.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3975 lb. | 3946 lb. | 29 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 19.2 gal. | -0.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 40.6 in | -1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.1 in | 59.7 in | -0.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.2 in | 56.7 in | 0.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 43.2 in | -0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 40.1 in | -2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.0 in | 59.5 in | -0.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 58.0 in | 56.5 in | 1.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.7 in | 38.3 in | 1.4 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 | 82 in (over 2 rows) | 110.7 in (over 3 rows) | -28.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.4 ft3 | 10.3 ft3 | 6.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 16.4 | 42.3 ft3 | -25.9 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 16.4 ft3 | 95.4 ft3 | -79 ft3 |
2015 Chevrolet SS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2015 | Despite its slightly more compact exterior, the Chevrolet SS has a roomier back seat than the Dodge Charger. Rear headroom is in unexpectedly short supply in the latter. The Chevrolet also has a couple more inches of rear hiproom, so three adults won't have to get quite as cozy in its back seat. Both cars have about 16 cubic feet of trunk space. A good amount, but you'll find as much in most midsize sedans. Unlike the Charger's, the SS's rear seat cannot fold to expand the trunk. But a pass-through in the center is far larger than most. see full Chevrolet SS review |
2015 Chevrolet SS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The front seats in the Chevrolet SS are comfortable. They also look like they'd provide generous lateral support, but don't, at least not for those of us who aren't built like linebackers. Thankfully the upper seat back features some synthetic suede trim, and this prevents sliding in hard turns. Still, a car with such high handling limits should have seats with much larger and more effective side bolsters--like those available in the Dodge Charger. see full Chevrolet SS review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Chevrolet SS.
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 |