Model Year | 2009 | 2017 | |
Model | Subaru Tribeca | Toyota Highlander | |
Engine | 3.6L H6 DOHC-4v 256 hp@6000 247 lb-ft@4400 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 295 hp@6600 263 lb-ft@4700 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.2 in | 109.8 in | -1.6 in |
Length | 191.5 in | 192.5 in | -1 in |
Width | 73.9 in | 75.8 in | -1.9 in |
Height | 66.4 in | 68.1 in | -1.7 in |
Curb Weight | 4140 lb. | 4535 lb. | -395 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 19.2 gal. | -2.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 40.7 in | -1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.1 in | 59.3 in | -1.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.0 in | 57.2 in | -3.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 44.2 in | -1.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.2 in | 39.9 in | -1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.5 in | 59.6 in | -2.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.6 in | 57.1 in | -2.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.3 in | 38.4 in | -4.1 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 36.2 in | 35.9 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 51.3 in | 55.0 in | -3.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 43.3 in | 45.6 in | -2.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 30.9 in | 27.7 in | 3.2 in |
Total Legroom | 107.5 in (over 3 rows) | 110.3 in (over 3 rows) | -2.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 8.3 ft3 | 13.8 ft3 | -5.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 37.6 ft3 | 42.3 ft3 | -4.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 74.4 ft3 | 83.7 ft3 | -9.3 ft3 |
2009 Subaru Tribeca Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 256-horsepower 3.6L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
lots of legroom with adjustable rear seat. see full Subaru Tribeca review |
2017 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 |