Model Year | 2011 | 2009 | |
Model | Toyota Highlander | Chevrolet Cobalt | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,789 mm | 2,624 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,785 mm | 4,585 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,910 mm | 1,725 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,730 mm | 1,450 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,790 kg | 1,261 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 73 L | 49 L | 24 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,031 mm | 978 mm | -977 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,516 mm | 1,346 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,440 mm | 1,257 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,097 mm | 1,062 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,019 mm | 958 mm | -957 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,511 mm | 1,306 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,435 mm | 1,260 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 973 mm | 856 mm | 117 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 922 mm | 0 mm | 922 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,397 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,074 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 742 mm | 0 mm | 742 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,812 mm (over 3 rows) | 1,918 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 292 L | 394 L | -102 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,198 L | 13.9 | -12.9 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,701 L | 13.9 | -11.9 L |
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 |