Model Year | 2011 | 2007 | |
Model | Toyota 4Runner | Buick LaCrosse | |
Engine | 4.0L V6 DOHC-4v 270 hp@5600 278 lb-ft@4400 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 240 hp@6000 225 lb-ft@2000 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.8 in | 110.5 in | -0.7 in |
Length | 189.9 in | 198.1 in | -8.2 in |
Width | 75.8 in | 73.0 in | 2.8 in |
Height | 71.5 in | 57.4 in | 14.1 in |
Curb Weight | 4400 lb. | 3568 lb. | 832 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 24.0 gal. | 17.5 gal. | 6.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.3 in | 39.4 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.8 in | 57.2 in | 0.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.5 in | 55.3 in | 1.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 42.3 in | -0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 37.2 in | 1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.8 in | 57.0 in | 0.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.7 in | 54.6 in | 1.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.9 in | 37.6 in | -4.7 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 34.3 in | 0.0 in | 34.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 57.7 in | 0.0 in | 57.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 43.3 in | 0.0 in | 43.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 29.3 in | 0.0 in | 29.3 in |
Total Legroom | 103.9 in (over 3 rows) | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | 24 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 9.0 ft3 | 16.0 ft3 | -7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 46.3 ft3 | 16.0 | 30.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 88.8 ft3 | 16.0 ft3 | 72.8 ft3 |
2011 Toyota 4Runner Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Not wide enough for circumferentially challenged bodies. Bottom cushion too narrow, confined bolsters, not long enough under thighs. see full Toyota 4Runner review |
2007 Buick LaCrosse Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 240-horsepower 3.6L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Wide comfortable front seats. Heated seats are great and the leather feels very good. Lumbar support in drivers seat is excellent. see full Buick LaCrosse review |
2007 Buick LaCrosse Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Not enough leg room. No place to store anything. see full Buick LaCrosse review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
It was not comfortable. The seat bottom was too short. see full Buick LaCrosse review |