Model Year | 2019 | 2012 | |
Model | Toyota Highlander | Acura MDX | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 295 hp@6600 263 lb-ft@4700 |
3.7L V6 OHC-4v 300 hp@6300 270 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,789 mm | 2,751 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,890 mm | 4,867 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,925 mm | 1,994 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,730 mm | 1,732 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,057 kg | 2,064 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 73 L | 79 L | -6 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,034 mm | 996 mm | -995 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,506 mm | 1,565 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,453 mm | 1,499 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,123 mm | 1,046 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,013 mm | 980 mm | -979 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,514 mm | 1,562 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,450 mm | 1,501 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 975 mm | 983 mm | -8 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 912 mm | 953 mm | -41 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,397 mm | 1,450 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,158 mm | 1,067 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 704 mm | 739 mm | -35 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,802 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,769 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 391 L | 425 L | -34 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,198 L | 1,215 L | 0 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,370 L | 2,364 L | 0 L |
2019 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2020 | 4dr SUV 295-horsepower 3.5L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The 3rd row seating is just not for adults at all, and I'm not certain that children would be easy to fit back there as well. I'm not sure what Toyota was thinking, even making the 2020 longer didn't make any difference at all. My one complaint is it is just TOO SMALL! see full Toyota Highlander review |
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 |
2012 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 |