

Model Year | 2024 | 2010 | |
Model | Ford Explorer | Toyota Highlander | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 119.1 in | 109.8 in | 9.3 in |
Length | 198.8 in | 188.4 in | 10.4 in |
Width | 78.9 in | 75.2 in | 3.7 in |
Height | 69.9 in | 68.1 in | 1.8 in |
Curb Weight | 4345 lb. | 3847 lb. | 498 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.9 gal. | 19.2 gal. | -1.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 40.6 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.8 in | 59.7 in | 2.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 59.2 in | 56.7 in | 2.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 43.2 in | -0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.5 in | 40.1 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.9 in | 59.5 in | 2.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 59.1 in | 56.5 in | 2.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 38.3 in | 0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.9 in | 36.3 in | 2.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 54.6 in | 55.0 in | -0.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 40.9 in | 42.3 in | -1.4 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 32.2 in | 29.2 in | 3 in |
Total Legroom | 113.5 in (over 3 rows) | 110.7 in (over 3 rows) | 2.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.2 ft3 | 10.3 ft3 | 7.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 47.9 ft3 | 42.3 ft3 | 5.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 87.8 ft3 | 95.4 ft3 | -7.6 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2024 Ford Explorer.
2010 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 |
2010 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD |
Third row minimal legroom see full Toyota Highlander review |
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 |