Model Year | 2010 | 2011 | |
Model | Toyota Highlander | Acura MDX | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 270 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
3.7L V6 OHC-4v 300 hp@6300 270 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.8 in | 108.3 in | 1.5 in |
Length | 188.4 in | 191.6 in | -3.2 in |
Width | 75.2 in | 78.5 in | -3.3 in |
Height | 68.1 in | 68.2 in | -0.1 in |
Curb Weight | 4178 lb. | 4550 lb. | -372 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.2 gal. | 21.0 gal. | -1.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 39.2 in | 1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.7 in | 61.6 in | -1.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 59.0 in | -2.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.2 in | 41.2 in | 2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.1 in | 38.6 in | 1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.5 in | 61.5 in | -2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 59.1 in | -2.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 38.7 in | -0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 36.3 in | 37.5 in | -1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 55.0 in | 57.1 in | -2.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 42.3 in | 42.0 in | 0.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 29.2 in | 29.1 in | 0.1 in |
Total Legroom | 110.7 in (over 3 rows) | 109 in (over 3 rows) | 1.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.3 ft3 | 15.0 ft3 | -4.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 42.3 ft3 | 42.9 ft3 | -0.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 95.4 ft3 | 83.5 ft3 | 11.9 ft3 |
2010 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUV 187-horsepower 2.7L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Lots of room in the second row, including seats that recline and move back & forth. Having the third row as an option for occasional use was really the deciding factor. see full Toyota Highlander review |
2010 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD |
Third row minimal legroom see full Toyota Highlander review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Only two seats in the 2nd row, very small leg room in the 3rd row. see full Toyota Highlander review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
seats were hard and flat. Even top of the line luxury model seats were a big disappointment . . . one of the principal reasons we did not choose this vehicle see full Toyota Highlander review |
2011 Acura MDX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The interior prioritizes appearance over actual utility; it's surprisingly cramped for such a large vehicle. For example, my Highlander is roughly the same size externally but seems downright cavernous on the inside in comparison. A rear passenger can fully stretch out in the Toyota. Not so in the Acura. see full Acura MDX review |