Model Year | 2015 | 2013 | |
Model | Toyota Highlander | Acura ILX | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 Hybrid DOHC-4v 231 hp@5800 215 lb-ft@4800 |
1.5L I4 Hybrid OHC-2v 111 hp@5500 127 lb-ft@1000 |
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Transmission | CVT | 7-speed shiftable CVT | |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.8 in | 105.1 in | 4.7 in |
Length | 191.1 in | 179.1 in | 12 in |
Width | 75.8 in | 70.6 in | 5.2 in |
Height | 68.1 in | 55.6 in | 12.5 in |
Curb Weight | 4860 lb. | 2959 lb. | 1901 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.2 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 37.9 in | 2.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.3 in | 55.6 in | 3.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.2 in | 50.2 in | 7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 44.2 in | 42.3 in | 1.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.9 in | 35.9 in | 4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.6 in | 53.5 in | 6.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.1 in | 51.6 in | 5.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.4 in | 34.0 in | 4.4 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 35.9 in | 0.0 in | 35.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 55.0 in | 0.0 in | 55 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 45.6 in | 0.0 in | 45.6 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 27.7 in | 0.0 in | 27.7 in |
Total Legroom | 110.3 in (over 3 rows) | 76.3 in (over 2 rows) | 34 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.8 ft3 | 12.4 ft3 | 1.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 42.3 ft3 | 12.4 | 29.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.7 ft3 | 12.4 ft3 | 71.3 ft3 |
2015 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Toyota Highlander.
2013 Acura ILX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2013 | For me, Acura's front seats provide a very good combination of lateral support and comfort. Opinions of seats are bound to vary from person to person, though, as it's difficult to design one seat to fit all shapes and sizes of people. see full Acura ILX review |
2013 Acura ILX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The ILX's rear seat is considerably tighter than that in the Civic--functionality has been sacrificed in favor of a stylishly lower roofline. Six-foot passengers won't quite fit. see full Acura ILX review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2013 Acura ILX.