Model Year | 2008 | 2018 | |
Model | Scion tC | Toyota Highlander | |
Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 161 hp@6000 162 lb-ft@4000 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 295 hp@6600 263 lb-ft@4700 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 109.8 in | -3.5 in |
Length | 174.0 in | 192.5 in | -18.5 in |
Width | 69.1 in | 75.8 in | -6.7 in |
Height | 55.7 in | 68.1 in | -12.4 in |
Curb Weight | 2970 lb. | 4370 lb. | -1400 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 19.2 gal. | -4.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.6 in | 40.7 in | -3.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.3 in | 59.3 in | -5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 57.2 in | -4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 44.2 in | -2.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.6 in | 39.9 in | -3.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 50.0 in | 59.6 in | -9.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 47.3 in | 57.1 in | -9.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.6 in | 38.4 in | -4.8 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 | 75.2 in (over 2 rows) | 110.3 in (over 3 rows) | -35.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.8 ft3 | 13.8 ft3 | -1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 12.8 | 42.3 ft3 | -29.5 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 35.4 ft3 | 83.7 ft3 | -48.3 ft3 |
2008 Scion tC Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 2dr Hatch 160-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Actual adults can sit in it comfortably see full Scion tC 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 |