Model Year | 2012 | 2010 | |
Model | Nissan LEAF | Toyota Highlander | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,789 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,445 mm | 4,785 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,770 mm | 1,910 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,549 mm | 1,730 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,527 kg | 1,745 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 0 L | 73 L | -73 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,046 mm | 1,031 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,382 mm | 1,516 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,308 mm | 1,440 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,069 mm | 1,097 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 947 mm | 1,019 mm | 946 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,334 mm | 1,511 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,270 mm | 1,435 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 790 mm | 973 mm | -183 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 | 1,859 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,812 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 411 L | 292 L | 119 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 14.5 | 1,198 L | 13.5 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 0 L | 2,701 L | -2 L |
2012 Nissan LEAF Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Hatch 107-horsepower Electric 1-speed automatic FWD |
The front and rear seats are very comfortable. The back can be cramped with three passengers. The SL has heated front and rear seats which works great and are needed as the car heater is very slow to initially get warm. The heated steering wheel is also a nice touch. The seat fabric is soft but the light color might not wear well. see full Nissan LEAF review |
2010 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 |
2010 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD |
Third row minimal legroom see full Toyota Highlander review |
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 |