Honda CR-V (2013) vs. Toyota Highlander (2012) Specs

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2013 Honda CR-V and 2012 Toyota Highlander Specifications

Model Year	2013	2012
Model	Honda CR-V	Toyota Highlander
Engine	2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 185 hp@7000 163 lb-ft@4400	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 270 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700
Transmission	5-speed automatic	5-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	103.1 in	109.8 in	-6.7 in
Length	178.3 in	188.4 in	-10.1 in
Width	71.6 in	75.2 in	-3.6 in
Height	64.7 in	68.1 in	-3.4 in
Curb Weight	3426 lb.	4266 lb.	-840 lb.
Fuel Capacity	15.3 gal.	19.2 gal.	-3.9 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.9 in	40.6 in	-0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	58.6 in	59.7 in	-1.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1	54.5 in	56.7 in	-2.2 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.3 in	43.2 in	-1.9 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.6 in	40.1 in	-1.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.4 in	59.5 in	-3.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2	53.1 in	56.5 in	-3.4 in
Legroom, Row 2	38.3 in	38.3 in	0 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	79.6 in (over 2 rows)	110.7 in (over 3 rows)	-31.1 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	37.2 ft³	10.3 ft³	26.9 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	37.2	42.3 ft³	-5.1
Cargo Volume, Maximum	70.9 ft³	95.4 ft³	-24.5 ft³

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Honda CR-V

2013 Honda CR-V Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2013	Though a column-mounted shifter and a minivan-like walk through to the second row went away with the third-generation CR-V, Honda's compact crossover retains an interior that puts roominess and functionality ahead of sportiness. Thanks to an open design with a relatively compact instrument panel and center console, both rows feel even roomier than the class-leading (or close to it) specs suggest. Though the second-row seat is mounted too low to provide adults with much thigh support, the floor back there remains hump-free. see full Honda CR-V review

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Honda CR-V

2013 Honda CR-V Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2013	4dr SUV 185-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD	Front seats very comfortable and roomy. They almost appear too wide, and I wish they had more lateral support. Very useable center console with a flat top. see full Honda CR-V review

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Toyota Highlander

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

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