Model Year | 2006 | 2009 | |
Model | Jeep Wrangler | Toyota Highlander | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 2dr SUV, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,626 mm | 2,789 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,242 mm | 4,785 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,694 mm | 1,910 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,808 mm | 1,730 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,676 kg | 1,745 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 72 L | 73 L | -1 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,064 mm | 1,031 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,290 mm | 1,516 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,316 mm | 1,440 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,044 mm | 1,097 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,031 mm | 1,019 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,455 mm | 1,511 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,085 mm | 1,435 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 932 mm | 973 mm | -41 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 | 1,976 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,812 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 835 L | 292 L | 543 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 29.5 | 1,198 L | 28.5 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,792 L | 2,701 L | -1 L |
2006 Jeep Wrangler Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 202-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic RWD |
Still small, despite the increased size of the vehicle. see full Jeep Wrangler review |
2006 | 2dr SUV, ext. 190-horsepower 4.0L I6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range |
There is not much rear leg room and the seat has you sitting straight up instead of slight recline. see full Jeep Wrangler review |
2006 | 2dr SUV 190-horsepower 4.0L I6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Comfortable but not a lot of leg room see full Jeep Wrangler review |
2009 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 |
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 | 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 |
2009 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
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 |