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Ford Explorer (2011) vs. Toyota Highlander (2021) Specs

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2011 Ford Explorer and 2021 Toyota Highlander Specifications

Model Year 2011 2021  
Model Ford Explorer Toyota Highlander  
Engine 3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
290 hp@6500
255 lb-ft@4000
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
295 hp@6600
263 lb-ft@4700
 
Transmission 6-speed automatic 8-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 112.6 in 112.2 in 0.4 in
Length 197.1 in 194.9 in 2.2 in
Width 78.9 in 76.0 in 2.9 in
Height 70.4 in 68.1 in 2.3 in
Curb Weight 4578 lb. 4145 lb. 433 lb.
Fuel Capacity 18.6 gal. 17.9 gal. 0.7 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.6 in 41.2 in -0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 61.3 in 59.0 in 2.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1 57.3 in 57.2 in 0.1 in
Legroom, Row 1 40.6 in 42.0 in -1.4 in
Headroom, Row 2 40.5 in 39.4 in 1.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 61.0 in 58.7 in 2.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2 56.7 in 57.0 in -0.3 in
Legroom, Row 2 39.8 in 41.0 in -1.2 in
Headroom, Row 3 37.8 in 36.1 in 1.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3 50.8 in 55.0 in -4.2 in
Hip Room, Row 3 40.7 in 45.6 in -4.9 in
Legroom, Row 3 33.2 in 27.7 in 5.5 in
Total Legroom 113.6 in (over 3 rows) 110.7 in (over 3 rows) 2.9 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 21.0 ft3 16.0 ft3 5 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 43.8 ft3 48.4 ft3 -4.6 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 80.7 ft3 84.3 ft3 -3.6 ft3

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2021 Toyota Highlander

2021 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
With each redesign (for 2008, 2014, and 2020) Toyota has enlarged the Highlander, yet the crossover's third-row seat remains uncomforably low and tight. For adults to be even passably comfortable in the way-back the second row must be slid forward, rendering legroom there also marginal. Some three-row crossovers have much roomier and more comfortable third-row seats. But if you want to be able to squeeze in eight people, Highlanders with a second-row bench can do this. Because they have significantly narrower third-row seats, the Ford Explorer and Kia Sorento cannot fit three people back there even in a pinch, so in hybrid form the former has a maximum capacity of seven people and the latter only six. (The Sorento PHEV will be able to seat seven.) This noted, if you want your adult passengers to have plenty of room, the practical capacity of each is four people. see full Toyota Highlander review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2021 Toyota Highlander

2021 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2020 4dr SUV 295-horsepower 3.5L V6
8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
The 3rd row seating is just not for adults at all, and I'm not certain that children would be easy to fit back there as well. I'm not sure what Toyota was thinking, even making the 2020 longer didn't make any difference at all. My one complaint is it is just TOO SMALL! see full Toyota Highlander review
 
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