Model Year | 2011 | 2009 | |
Model | Toyota Highlander | Chevrolet Cobalt | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.8 in | 103.3 in | 6.5 in |
Length | 188.4 in | 180.5 in | 7.9 in |
Width | 75.2 in | 67.9 in | 7.3 in |
Height | 68.1 in | 57.1 in | 11 in |
Curb Weight | 3946 lb. | 2780 lb. | 1166 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.2 gal. | 13.0 gal. | 6.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 38.5 in | 2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.7 in | 53.0 in | 6.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 49.5 in | 7.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.2 in | 41.8 in | 1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.1 in | 37.7 in | 2.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.5 in | 51.4 in | 8.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 49.6 in | 6.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 33.7 in | 4.6 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) | 75.5 in (over 2 rows) | 35.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.3 ft3 | 13.9 ft3 | -3.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 42.3 ft3 | 13.9 | 28.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 95.4 ft3 | 13.9 ft3 | 81.5 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 |
2009 Chevrolet Cobalt Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 260hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
4 door has more headroom and backseat is much improved over the 2 door i previously owned see full Chevrolet Cobalt review |
2009 Chevrolet Cobalt Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 260hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
With only 2 doors, the rear seats are pretty much useless. Obviously, if you really have to, you can fit people back there, but no one will want to climb back there when everyone at work is going out to lunch. see full Chevrolet Cobalt review |
2009 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 260hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Not alot of head room and the steering wheel does not telescope. I fit in it fine but someone tall might not. minor thing really. see full Chevrolet Cobalt review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 148-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Hard and thin seat cushions. Legs would feel fatigue after a couple hours of driving. see full Chevrolet Cobalt review |