Model Year | 2017 | 2008 | |
Model | Toyota Highlander | Buick LaCrosse | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 295 hp@6600 263 lb-ft@4700 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 240 hp@6000 225 lb-ft@2000 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.8 in | 110.5 in | -0.7 in |
Length | 192.5 in | 198.1 in | -5.6 in |
Width | 75.8 in | 73.0 in | 2.8 in |
Height | 68.1 in | 57.4 in | 10.7 in |
Curb Weight | 4370 lb. | 3568 lb. | 802 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.2 gal. | 17.5 gal. | 1.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 39.4 in | 1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.3 in | 57.2 in | 2.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.2 in | 55.3 in | 1.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 44.2 in | 42.3 in | 1.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.9 in | 37.2 in | 2.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.6 in | 57.0 in | 2.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.1 in | 54.6 in | 2.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.4 in | 37.6 in | 0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 35.9 in | 0.0 in | 35.9 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 | 110.3 in (over 3 rows) | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | 30.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.8 ft3 | 16.0 ft3 | -2.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 42.3 ft3 | 16.0 | 26.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.7 ft3 | 16.0 ft3 | 67.7 ft3 |
2017 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2008 Buick LaCrosse Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Not enough leg room. No place to store anything. see full Buick LaCrosse review |