Model Year | 2012 | 2014 | |
Model | Kia Sedona | Toyota Highlander | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 202 kW@6300 336 Nm@4500 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 201 kW@6200 336 Nm@4700 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 3,020 mm | 2,789 mm | 1 mm |
Length | 5,131 mm | 4,854 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,989 mm | 1,925 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,760 mm | 1,730 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,990 kg | 1,920 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 80 L | 73 L | 7 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,039 mm | 1,034 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,605 mm | 1,506 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,504 mm | 1,453 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,059 mm | 1,123 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,011 mm | 1,013 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,659 mm | 1,514 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,674 mm | 1,450 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,039 mm | 975 mm | -974 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 973 mm | 912 mm | 61 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,537 mm | 1,397 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,273 mm | 1,158 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 864 mm | 704 mm | 160 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,962 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,802 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 912 L | 391 L | 521 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 2,268 L | 1,198 L | 1 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 4,007 L | 2,370 L | 2 L |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Kia Sedona.
2014 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 |
2014 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 |