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Subaru BRZ (2016) vs. Toyota Highlander (2013) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2016 Subaru BRZ and 2013 Toyota Highlander specs.

2016 Subaru BRZ and 2013 Toyota Highlander Specifications

Model Year 2016 2013  
Model Subaru BRZ Toyota Highlander  
Engine 2.0L H4
DOHC-4v
200 hp@7000
151 lb-ft@6400
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
270 hp@6200
248 lb-ft@4700
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 5-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain RWD AWD  
Body 2dr Coupe 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 101.2 in 109.8 in -8.6 in
Length 166.7 in 188.4 in -21.7 in
Width 69.9 in 75.2 in -5.3 in
Height 50.6 in 68.1 in -17.5 in
Curb Weight 2809 lb. 4266 lb. -1457 lb.
Fuel Capacity 13.2 gal. 19.2 gal. -6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 37.1 in 40.6 in -3.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 54.5 in 59.7 in -5.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1 53.1 in 56.7 in -3.6 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.9 in 43.2 in -1.3 in
Headroom, Row 2 35.0 in 40.1 in -5.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 51.7 in 59.5 in -7.8 in
Hip Room, Row 2 45.3 in 56.5 in -11.2 in
Legroom, Row 2 29.9 in 38.3 in -8.4 in
Headroom, Row 3 0.0 in 36.3 in -36.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3 0.0 in 55.0 in -55 in
Hip Room, Row 3 0.0 in 42.3 in -42.3 in
Legroom, Row 3 0.0 in 29.2 in -29.2 in
Total Legroom 71.8 in (over 2 rows) 110.7 in (over 3 rows) -38.9 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 6.9 ft3 10.3 ft3 -3.4 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 6.9 42.3 ft3 -35.4
Cargo Volume, Maximum 6.9 ft3 95.4 ft3 -88.5 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Subaru BRZ

2016 Subaru BRZ Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2017 2dr Coupe 205-horsepower 2.0L H4
6-speed manual RWD
The seat heaters are an absolute joke. We thought they were broken. No, they're just terrible. If you live in regular -10c weather you will want a a plug-in seat warmer.
The seats themselves are fantastic for driving.
Driver's seat does not slide forward when you move the seatback to access the back seat. Seems fine, who wants to reset their seat position every time.
The passenger seat does get loose when you pop the seat back up, but the chair slides around loose and left to gravity, will sit at the rearmost spot. Might be nice if it could sit in a divot at the full frontmost position.
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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Toyota Highlander

2013 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Toyota Highlander

2013 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
2012 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
I am 6 foot tall, and there is plenty of head and leg room in the driving position. Easy access as well. see full Toyota Highlander review
2013 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
3rd row seats are useless to me. Too little room for adults. Should have been an option for families with small children. With 3rd row seating, you lose storage space. see full Toyota Highlander review
 
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