Model Year | 2014 | 2010 | |
Model | Toyota Highlander | Buick Enclave | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 201 kW@6200 336 Nm@4700 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 215 kW@6300 366 Nm@3400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,789 mm | 3,020 mm | -1 mm |
Length | 4,854 mm | 5,126 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,925 mm | 2,007 mm | -1 mm |
Height | 1,730 mm | 1,834 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,020 kg | 2,259 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 73 L | 83 L | -10 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,034 mm | 1,026 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,506 mm | 1,575 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,453 mm | 1,458 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,123 mm | 1,049 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,013 mm | 991 mm | -990 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,514 mm | 1,560 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,450 mm | 1,448 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 975 mm | 937 mm | 38 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 912 mm | 945 mm | -33 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,397 mm | 1,458 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,158 mm | 1,227 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 704 mm | 843 mm | -139 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,802 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,830 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 391 L | 535 L | -144 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,198 L | 1,911 L | 0 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,370 L | 3,290 L | -1 L |
2014 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
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 |
2014 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2010 Buick Enclave Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV 288-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
roomy seating for eight, ease of access to third row seat is better than others I have looked at. see full Buick Enclave review |
2010 Buick Enclave Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 0 | The headrests on the two front seats are a NIGHTMARE! I had to recline my driver's seat slightly because the headrest pushes my head and neck so far forward, it was causing me to have pain and spasms in my neck and shoulders! I don't know who signed of on this design, but they were clearly asleep that day! I've heard this issue has been addressed in newer models and (I think) there is a newer option for which you can swap out these awful headrests. I may look into that... see full Buick Enclave review |