Model Year | 2011 | 2006 | |
Model | Toyota Highlander | Buick Rendezvous | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 270 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 242 hp@6000 232 lb-ft@3500 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.8 in | 112.2 in | -2.4 in |
Length | 188.4 in | 186.5 in | 1.9 in |
Width | 75.2 in | 73.6 in | 1.6 in |
Height | 68.1 in | 68.9 in | -0.8 in |
Curb Weight | 4266 lb. | 4290 lb. | -24 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.2 gal. | 18.0 gal. | 1.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 40.9 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.7 in | 58.7 in | 1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 61.1 in | -4.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.2 in | 40.5 in | 2.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.1 in | 40.1 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.5 in | 58.7 in | 0.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 61.1 in | -4.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 39.0 in | -0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 36.3 in | 37.5 in | -1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 55.0 in | 48.5 in | 6.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 42.3 in | 48.3 in | -6 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 29.2 in | 34.6 in | -5.4 in |
Total Legroom | 110.7 in (over 3 rows) | 114.1 in (over 3 rows) | -3.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.3 ft3 | 18.1 ft3 | -7.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 42.3 ft3 | 54.5 ft3 | -12.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 95.4 ft3 | 108.9 ft3 | -13.5 ft3 |
2011 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
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 |
2011 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2011 | 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD |
Third row minimal legroom see full Toyota Highlander review |
2006 Buick Rendezvous Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 195-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
easy to get in and out of! see full Buick Rendezvous review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 242-horsepower 3.6L V6 4-speed automatic AWD |
One of the few reasonable sized vehicles that you can get seven people in without an issue. They can all be bigger people. see full Buick Rendezvous review |