Model Year | 2010 | 2013 | |
Model | Toyota Highlander | BMW 7-Series | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 Hybrid DOHC-4v 245 hp@6000 234 lb-ft@4800 |
turbocharged 3.0L I6 Hybrid DOHC-4v 350 hp@5800 360 lb-ft@1300 |
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Transmission | CVT | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.8 in | 126.4 in | -16.6 in |
Length | 188.4 in | 205.3 in | -16.9 in |
Width | 75.2 in | 74.9 in | 0.3 in |
Height | 68.1 in | 58.7 in | 9.4 in |
Curb Weight | 4508 lb. | 4680 lb. | -172 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.2 gal. | 21.7 gal. | -2.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 40.8 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.7 in | 59.2 in | 0.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 0.0 in | 56.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.2 in | 41.2 in | 2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.1 in | 38.9 in | 1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.5 in | 57.6 in | 1.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 0.0 in | 56.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 44.3 in | -6 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) | 85.5 in (over 2 rows) | 25.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.3 ft3 | 17.7 ft3 | -7.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 42.3 ft3 | 17.7 | 24.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 95.4 ft3 | 17.7 ft3 | 77.7 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2013 BMW 7-Series.