Model Year | 2011 | 2008 | |
Model | Honda CR-Z | Toyota Highlander | |
Engine | 1.5L I4 Hybrid OHC-4v 122 hp@6000 123 lb-ft@1000 |
3.3L V6 Hybrid DOHC-4v 209 hp@5600 212 lb-ft@3600 |
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Transmission | 7-speed shiftable CVT | CVT | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,436 mm | 2,789 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,079 mm | 4,785 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,740 mm | 1,910 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,394 mm | 1,730 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,220 kg | 2,045 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 40 L | 73 L | -33 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 937 mm | 1,031 mm | 936 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,367 mm | 1,516 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,308 mm | 1,440 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,085 mm | 1,097 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,019 mm | -1 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,511 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,435 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 0 mm | 973 mm | -973 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 922 mm | -922 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,397 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,074 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 742 mm | -742 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,085 mm (over 1 row) | 2,812 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 711 L | 292 L | 419 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 25.1 | 1,198 L | 24.1 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 25.1 | 2,701 L | 23.1 |
2011 Honda CR-Z Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 2dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid 7-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
No rear seats in the US version, which greatly reduces passenger utility. However, the storage space is much bigger than many cars in the same price range. Driver and passenger seats are otherwise adequately comfortable. see full Honda CR-Z review |
2008 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Third row seating and 2nd row has more leg room than the Murano by about 1". see full Toyota Highlander review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
4 cup holders see full Toyota Highlander review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Limo-like leg room and captains chairs see full Toyota Highlander review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 209-horsepower 3.3L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD |
The widest seats of all Midsize SUVs (X5, Q7, Tourag, Cayenne, etc.) see full Toyota Highlander review |
2008 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
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 |
2008 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
3rd row seat is full bench seat and individual side can not be raised or lowered independently. Access and available room much less than MDX. see full Toyota Highlander review |