Model Year | 2008 | 2019 | |
Model | Pontiac Torrent | Toyota Highlander | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 264 hp@6500 250 lb-ft@2300 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 295 hp@6600 263 lb-ft@4700 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.5 in | 109.8 in | 2.7 in |
Length | 188.8 in | 192.5 in | -3.7 in |
Width | 71.4 in | 75.8 in | -4.4 in |
Height | 69.3 in | 68.1 in | 1.2 in |
Curb Weight | 4060 lb. | 4535 lb. | -475 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.6 gal. | 19.2 gal. | -2.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 40.7 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.7 in | 59.3 in | -3.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.1 in | 57.2 in | -6.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 44.2 in | -3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.1 in | 39.9 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.9 in | 59.6 in | -3.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.3 in | 57.1 in | -4.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 40.2 in | 38.4 in | 1.8 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 | 81.4 in (over 2 rows) | 110.3 in (over 3 rows) | -28.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 35.2 ft3 | 13.8 ft3 | 21.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 35.2 | 42.3 ft3 | -7.1 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 68.6 ft3 | 83.7 ft3 | -15.1 ft3 |
2008 Pontiac Torrent Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
The rear seat slides for and aft making for lots of leg room or more cargo space when you need it. I also like the center armrest and upright position. see full Pontiac Torrent review |
2019 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2020 | 4dr SUV 295-horsepower 3.5L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The 3rd row seating is just not for adults at all, and I'm not certain that children would be easy to fit back there as well. I'm not sure what Toyota was thinking, even making the 2020 longer didn't make any difference at all. My one complaint is it is just TOO SMALL! see full Toyota Highlander review |
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 |