Model Year | 2009 | 2015 | |
Model | Jeep Wrangler | Toyota Highlander | |
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Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 116.0 in | 109.8 in | 6.2 in |
Length | 184.4 in | 191.1 in | -6.7 in |
Width | 73.9 in | 75.8 in | -1.9 in |
Height | 72.3 in | 68.1 in | 4.2 in |
Curb Weight | 4180 lb. | 4134 lb. | 46 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.6 gal. | 19.2 gal. | 2.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 40.7 in | 0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 59.3 in | -3.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.6 in | 57.2 in | -1.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.0 in | 44.2 in | -3.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.3 in | 39.9 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.8 in | 59.6 in | -2.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.7 in | 57.1 in | -0.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 38.4 in | -1.2 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 | 78.2 in (over 2 rows) | 110.3 in (over 3 rows) | -32.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 46.4 ft3 | 13.8 ft3 | 32.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 46.4 | 42.3 ft3 | 4.1 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 82.0 ft3 | 83.7 ft3 | -1.7 ft3 |
2009 Jeep Wrangler Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV 202-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range |
It is big enough that I can take three passengers in relative comfort, considering the type of vehicle that it is. see full Jeep Wrangler review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 202-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
extra two seats plus a cargo area make for a great family vehicle/ hauler see full Jeep Wrangler review |
2009 Jeep Wrangler Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 202-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
The seats are not as comfortable as my trucks seats were. They are pretty basic but so is all of the interior of the Wrangler. It is made to get dirty, not look good or be comfortable. see full Jeep Wrangler review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 202-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Not really comfortable for a long trip for an adult.... great for the dogs see full Jeep Wrangler review |
2015 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Toyota Highlander.