Model Year | 2006 | 2018 | |
Model | Suzuki Grand Vitara | Toyota Highlander | |
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Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 109.8 in | -5.9 in |
Length | 176.0 in | 192.5 in | -16.5 in |
Width | 71.3 in | 75.8 in | -4.5 in |
Height | 66.7 in | 68.1 in | -1.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3452 lb. | 4165 lb. | -713 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.4 gal. | 19.2 gal. | -1.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 40.7 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 59.3 in | -3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 57.2 in | -1.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 44.2 in | -2.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.2 in | 39.9 in | -1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.9 in | 59.6 in | -4.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 44.0 in | 57.1 in | -13.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 38.4 in | -1.2 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 | 78.5 in (over 2 rows) | 110.3 in (over 3 rows) | -31.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 24.4 ft3 | 13.8 ft3 | 10.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 24.4 | 42.3 ft3 | -17.9 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 68.9 ft3 | 83.7 ft3 | -14.8 ft3 |
2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 2.7L V6 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range |
Roomy and comfortable for 2 adults, can hold 3 for shorter drives. see full Suzuki Grand Vitara review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 2.7L V6 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range |
The front seat is very comfortable. see full Suzuki Grand Vitara review |
2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 2.7L V6 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range |
I get a very sore ass during long road trips. Steering wheel is too thick and hard. see full Suzuki Grand Vitara review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 2.7L V6 5-speed automatic RWD |
The Leather seats are way to hard for any trip over one-hundred miles! see full Suzuki Grand Vitara 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 |