Model Year | 2009 | 2018 | |
Model | Kia Borrego | Toyota Highlander | |
Engine | 3.8L V6 DOHC-4v 276 hp@6000 267 lb-ft@4400 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 295 hp@6600 263 lb-ft@4700 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 114.0 in | 109.8 in | 4.2 in |
Length | 192.1 in | 192.5 in | -0.4 in |
Width | 75.4 in | 75.8 in | -0.4 in |
Height | 71.3 in | 68.1 in | 3.2 in |
Curb Weight | 4248 lb. | 4535 lb. | -287 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.6 gal. | 19.2 gal. | 1.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 40.7 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 60.2 in | 59.3 in | 0.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.1 in | 57.2 in | -0.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 44.2 in | -2.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 39.9 in | -0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.1 in | 59.6 in | -0.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.1 in | 57.1 in | -1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.4 in | 38.4 in | -1 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.0 in | 35.9 in | 2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 55.7 in | 55.0 in | 0.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 44.9 in | 45.6 in | -0.7 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 32.9 in | 27.7 in | 5.2 in |
Total Legroom | 112 in (over 3 rows) | 110.3 in (over 3 rows) | 1.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.4 ft3 | 13.8 ft3 | -1.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 49.3 ft3 | 42.3 ft3 | 7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 97.6 ft3 | 83.7 ft3 | 13.9 ft3 |
2009 Kia Borrego Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV 276-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Plenty of room for all of the kids and their booster seats. see full Kia Borrego review |
2018 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2018 | 4dr SUV 295-horsepower 3.5L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
3rd row seat is midget sized. Claiming that the Highlander is an 8-passenger vehicle is a lie. It's either 5 normal-sized people, or Snow White and the 7 dwarfs. There is no way you can accommodate 8 normal-sized people comfortably in this car. see full Toyota Highlander review |