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Toyota Highlander (2013) vs. Audi A4 / S4 (2009) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2013 Toyota Highlander and 2009 Audi A4 / S4 specs.

2013 Toyota Highlander and 2009 Audi A4 / S4 Specifications

Model Year 2013 2009  
Model Toyota Highlander Audi A4 / S4  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr Wagon  
      Difference
Wheelbase 109.8 in 110.6 in -0.8 in
Length 188.4 in 185.2 in 3.2 in
Width 75.2 in 71.9 in 3.3 in
Height 68.1 in 56.5 in 11.6 in
Curb Weight 3946 lb. 3710 lb. 236 lb.
Fuel Capacity 19.2 gal. 16.9 gal. 2.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.6 in 40.4 in 0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 59.7 in 55.5 in 4.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1 56.7 in 0.0 in 56.7 in
Legroom, Row 1 43.2 in 41.3 in 1.9 in
Headroom, Row 2 40.1 in 38.2 in 1.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 59.5 in 54.3 in 5.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2 56.5 in 0.0 in 56.5 in
Legroom, Row 2 38.3 in 35.2 in 3.1 in
Headroom, Row 3 36.3 in 0.0 in 36.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3 55.0 in 0.0 in 55 in
Hip Room, Row 3 42.3 in 0.0 in 42.3 in
Legroom, Row 3 29.2 in 0.0 in 29.2 in
Total Legroom 110.7 in (over 3 rows) 76.5 in (over 2 rows) 34.2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 10.3 ft3 17.3 ft3 -7 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 42.3 ft3 17.3 25 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 95.4 ft3 50.5 ft3 44.9 ft3

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Toyota Highlander

2013 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Toyota Highlander

2013 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2013 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Perfect for two car seats. Really neat trick - the middle seat for the 2nd row rolls up into the center console. I did not remove it nor attempt to sit in it but that does make the 3rd row more likely to be used for those with car seats. I did not attempt to sit in the 3rd row (looked at it before folding into the floor for cargo space for the entire trip) so cannot opine on it. Use at your own risk. see full Toyota Highlander review
2012 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
I am 6 foot tall, and there is plenty of head and leg room in the driving position. Easy access as well. see full Toyota Highlander review
2013 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
3rd row seats are useless to me. Too little room for adults. Should have been an option for families with small children. With 3rd row seating, you lose storage space. see full Toyota Highlander review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Audi A4 / S4

2009 Audi A4 / S4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr Sedan supercharged 333hp 3.0L V6
7-speed automated manual AWD
Padding a bit stiff see full Audi A4 / S4 review
2010 4dr Sedan supercharged 333hp 3.0L V6
7-speed automated manual AWD
Too narrow see full Audi A4 / S4 review
2010 4dr Wagon turbocharged 211hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Huh, never have, never will sit in the back of this car...It is a hoot to drive see full Audi A4 / S4 review
2008 4dr Sedan 420-horsepower 4.2L V8
6-speed manual AWD
Rear seats seem very cramped for leg room. I've never used them, but have only ever dared to take adults on short trips in the back. Heated seats are available for the rear passengers. see full Audi A4 / S4 review
2008 4dr Sedan 340-horsepower 4.2L V8
6-speed manual AWD
Depending on how tall your front passengers are, your rear passengers may not have any room to sit. Can fit 4 average sized adults, but it will be tight. see full Audi A4 / S4 review
2008 4dr Wagon turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Seats hard and unforgiving,had a sore back in first hour. Saab seats always been superb. see full Audi A4 / S4 review
2008 4dr Wagon turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
The rear seat is adequate, but not large. Child seat fits fine, but my son can kick the back of the front seat. see full Audi A4 / S4 review
2008 4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.1L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
The rear seat is too small for adults on long trips (over an hour). And the rear seat can only hold 2 people even for short trips. see full Audi A4 / S4 review
 
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