Model Year | 2014 | 2017 | |
Model | Ford Fiesta | Toyota Highlander | |
Engine | turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 197 hp@6000 202 lb-ft@2500 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 295 hp@6600 263 lb-ft@4700 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 98.0 in | 109.8 in | -11.8 in |
Length | 160.1 in | 192.5 in | -32.4 in |
Width | 67.8 in | 75.8 in | -8 in |
Height | 58.1 in | 68.1 in | -10 in |
Curb Weight | 2742 lb. | 4370 lb. | -1628 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 12.4 gal. | 19.2 gal. | -6.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.1 in | 40.7 in | -1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 52.7 in | 59.3 in | -6.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 50.6 in | 57.2 in | -6.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 44.2 in | -2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 39.9 in | -2.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 49.0 in | 59.6 in | -10.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 49.2 in | 57.1 in | -7.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 31.2 in | 38.4 in | -7.2 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.9 in | -35.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 55.0 in | -55 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 45.6 in | -45.6 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 27.7 in | -27.7 in |
Total Legroom | 73.4 in (over 2 rows) | 110.3 in (over 3 rows) | -36.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.9 ft3 | 13.8 ft3 | 1.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 14.9 | 42.3 ft3 | -27.4 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 25.4 ft3 | 83.7 ft3 | -58.3 ft3 |
2014 Ford Fiesta Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
Just as the Ford Fiesta has some clear strengths, it also has some clear weaknesses. Its rear seat, though comfortably positioned well off the floor, is the tightest in the segment. At 5-9, I can barely squeeze behind myself. The Fit's rear seat is far roomier. see full Ford Fiesta review |
2014 Ford Fiesta Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Sedan 120-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Narrow car with narrow seats. If you are a taller/bigger person, expect that the seats will feel like doll furniture after an hour. see full Ford Fiesta review |
2017 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 |