Model Year | 2006 | 2014 | |
Model | Honda Accord | Toyota Highlander | |
Engine | 3.0L V6 Hybrid OHC-4v 253 hp@6000 232 lb-ft@5000 |
3.5L V6 Hybrid DOHC-4v 231 hp@5800 215 lb-ft@4800 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | CVT | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.9 in | 109.8 in | -1.9 in |
Length | 191.1 in | 191.1 in | 0 in |
Width | 71.6 in | 75.8 in | -4.2 in |
Height | 57.2 in | 68.1 in | -10.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3589 lb. | 4860 lb. | -1271 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.1 gal. | 19.2 gal. | -2.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 40.7 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.9 in | 59.3 in | -2.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.6 in | 57.2 in | -2.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.6 in | 44.2 in | -1.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 39.9 in | -1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.1 in | 59.6 in | -3.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.5 in | 57.1 in | -3.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 38.4 in | -1.6 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 | 79.4 in (over 2 rows) | 110.3 in (over 3 rows) | -30.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.0 ft3 | 13.8 ft3 | 0.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 14.0 | 42.3 ft3 | -28.3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.0 ft3 | 83.7 ft3 | -69.7 ft3 |
2006 Honda Accord Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Have the EXL model with heated, power drivers seat. Passenger seat heat is not heated on the back portion due to some airbag issue. Comfortable front seats. Good rear leg room. see full Honda Accord review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 244-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
Lots of legroom. see full Honda Accord review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Rear seating room is adequate for my two teenage boys. see full Honda Accord review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
I have teen and pre-teen boys, and roominess is pretty important. see full Honda Accord review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
The extra room upfront means that the back seat passengers will have adequate room see full Honda Accord review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 244-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
Front seats are great, even after 500+ miles see full Honda Accord review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
The seats were very comfortable. Lots of lateral support and for the long drive to the west valley of Phoenix to see my parents, the seats did not let me down. see full Honda Accord review |
2006 | 2dr Coupe 244-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
The front seats have good side bolstering for spirited driving. They are also comfortable for long trips. see full Honda Accord review |
2005 | 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
It provides good back and thigh support. see full Honda Accord review |
2005 | 4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.0L V6 Hybrid 5-speed automatic FWD |
One reason I was looking at new cars was because I was about to need a place to put a carseat. My previous vehicle was a truck. The backseat of the Accord is VERY roomy. see full Honda Accord review |
2006 Honda Accord Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
Not adequate legroom unless the passenger is 5 feet tall and has small feet. see full Honda Accord review |
2006 | 2dr Coupe 166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
Roof line makes it feel cramped and with low visibility. see full Honda Accord review |
2005 | 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
Seat position is terrible after 45 minutes of highway driving see full Honda Accord review |
2014 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
Toyota replaced the 2013 Highlander's rear struts with control arms to enable a three-inch-wider third-row seat, and then used the extra space to cram in a third seating position. So if you need seats for eight people, only the Highlander will do in this threesome. A top-of-the-line Santa Fe only seats six. Other eight-pass options include the Honda Pilot and GM's large crossovers. But those three people best be small, as the Highlander doesn't have nearly as much rear legroom as the Pathfinder or the Santa Fe. To fit children of even middling size in the third row it's necessary to slide the second row well forward. The second row seat cushion is mounted too low for adult comfort. The Nissan's second row suffers from a similar shortcoming, but the Hyundai's does not. see full Toyota Highlander review |
2014 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 |