Model Year | 2014 | 2014 | |
Model | Mitsubishi Outlander | Toyota Highlander | |
Engine | 3.0L V6 OHC-4v 224 hp@6250 215 lb-ft@3750 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 270 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,670 mm | 2,789 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,656 mm | 4,854 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,801 mm | 1,925 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,679 mm | 1,730 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,620 kg | 2,020 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 63 L | 73 L | -10 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,031 mm | 1,034 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,433 mm | 1,506 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,336 mm | 1,453 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,039 mm | 1,123 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 975 mm | 1,013 mm | 974 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,422 mm | 1,514 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,313 mm | 1,450 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 947 mm | 975 mm | -28 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 907 mm | 912 mm | -5 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,285 mm | 1,397 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,001 mm | 1,158 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 716 mm | 704 mm | 12 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,703 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,802 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 292 L | 391 L | -99 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 968 L | 1,198 L | 967 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,792 L | 2,370 L | -1 L |
2014 Mitsubishi Outlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
There's a reason three-row crossovers tend to be much larger than this pair. The third-row seat in the Kia Sorento doesn't provide enough headroom for the average adult male. Both comfort and knee room are also in short supply. You might think that a seat couldn't get any tighter than the Sorento's third row. But, based on the official specs, the Outlander has nearly four inches less combined legroom--a huge difference. Even children won't fit in the Mitsubishi's third row unless you slide the second row forward much of the way. The 2014's third row seat is at least a conventional seat. Last year it was little more than a sling. In either vehicle the second row split bench is roomy and comfortable, with enough height off the floor to provide adults with good thigh support. But the rear passengers in the Outlander don't get air vents. Those in the Kia do. see full Mitsubishi Outlander review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander.
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 |