Model Year | 2022 | 2006 | |
Model | Toyota Highlander | BMW Z4 | |
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Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 98.2 in | 14 in |
Length | 194.9 in | 161.9 in | 33 in |
Width | 76.0 in | 70.1 in | 5.9 in |
Height | 68.1 in | 49.9 in | 18.2 in |
Curb Weight | 4145 lb. | 3108 lb. | 1037 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.9 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 3.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 37.3 in | 3.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.0 in | 52.5 in | 6.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.2 in | 0.0 in | 57.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.0 in | 42.0 in | 0 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 0.0 in | 39.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.7 in | 0.0 in | 58.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.0 in | 0.0 in | 57 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 41.0 in | 0.0 in | 41 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 36.1 in | 0.0 in | 36.1 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 | 110.7 in (over 3 rows) | 42 in (over 1 rows) | 68.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.0 ft3 | 11.9 ft3 | 4.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 48.4 ft3 | 11.9 | 36.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 84.3 ft3 | 11.9 ft3 | 72.4 ft3 |
2022 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
With each redesign (for 2008, 2014, and 2020) Toyota has enlarged the Highlander, yet the crossover's third-row seat remains uncomforably low and tight. For adults to be even passably comfortable in the way-back the second row must be slid forward, rendering legroom there also marginal. Some three-row crossovers have much roomier and more comfortable third-row seats. But if you want to be able to squeeze in eight people, Highlanders with a second-row bench can do this. Because they have significantly narrower third-row seats, the Ford Explorer and Kia Sorento cannot fit three people back there even in a pinch, so in hybrid form the former has a maximum capacity of seven people and the latter only six. (The Sorento PHEV will be able to seat seven.) This noted, if you want your adult passengers to have plenty of room, the practical capacity of each is four people. see full Toyota Highlander review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2022 Toyota Highlander.
2006 BMW Z4 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 2dr Hatch 330-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed manual RWD |
Adjustable thigh bolster and seat back bolsters offer great support and the Nappa leather is grippy to prevent sliding around. see full BMW Z4 review |
2006 | 2dr Convertible 215-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD |
I find the front seat, even heated, to have great lumbar support, my sciatica does not bother me even when I have to use the clutch. Those with long legs are amazed at all the leg room available. see full BMW Z4 review |
2005 | 2dr Convertible 184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
enough leg room for a six-footer (unlike the Miata we almost bought) see full BMW Z4 review |
2006 BMW Z4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 2dr Convertible 215-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
low roof line, long doors make entryb and exit difficult see full BMW Z4 review |
2007 | 2dr Hatch 255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD |
There is no rear seat. see full BMW Z4 review |
2007 | 2dr Hatch 330-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed manual RWD |
I would not recommend the car for EXTREMELY long road trips or the like. Comfort wise, if you used to something that is very plush or soft the car will feel too hard on badly paved roads. see full BMW Z4 review |