Model Year | 2020 | 2008 | |
Model | Toyota Highlander | Chevrolet Cobalt | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 295 hp@6600 263 lb-ft@4700 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 260 hp@5300 260 lb-ft@2000 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 103.3 in | 8.9 in |
Length | 194.9 in | 180.5 in | 14.4 in |
Width | 76.0 in | 67.9 in | 8.1 in |
Height | 68.1 in | 57.1 in | 11 in |
Curb Weight | 4145 lb. | 2975 lb. | 1170 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.9 gal. | 13.0 gal. | 4.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 38.5 in | 2.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.0 in | 53.0 in | 6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.2 in | 49.5 in | 7.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.0 in | 41.8 in | 0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 37.7 in | 1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.7 in | 51.4 in | 7.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.0 in | 49.6 in | 7.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 41.0 in | 33.7 in | 7.3 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 36.1 in | 0.0 in | 36.1 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 | 110.7 in (over 3 rows) | 75.5 in (over 2 rows) | 35.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.0 ft3 | 13.9 ft3 | 2.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 48.4 ft3 | 13.9 | 34.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 84.3 ft3 | 13.9 ft3 | 70.4 ft3 |
2020 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
With each redesign (for 2008, 2014, and 2020) Toyota has enlarged the Highlander, yet the crossover's third-row seat remains uncomforably low and tight. For adults to be even passably comfortable in the way-back the second row must be slid forward, rendering legroom there also marginal. Some three-row crossovers have much roomier and more comfortable third-row seats. But if you want to be able to squeeze in eight people, Highlanders with a second-row bench can do this. Because they have significantly narrower third-row seats, the Ford Explorer and Kia Sorento cannot fit three people back there even in a pinch, so in hybrid form the former has a maximum capacity of seven people and the latter only six. (The Sorento PHEV will be able to seat seven.) This noted, if you want your adult passengers to have plenty of room, the practical capacity of each is four people. see full Toyota Highlander review |
2020 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2020 | 4dr SUV 295-horsepower 3.5L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The 3rd row seating is just not for adults at all, and I'm not certain that children would be easy to fit back there as well. I'm not sure what Toyota was thinking, even making the 2020 longer didn't make any difference at all. My one complaint is it is just TOO SMALL! see full Toyota Highlander review |
2008 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 |
2007 | 2dr Coupe 173-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
The 6 way adjustable drivers seat really makes for a comfortable ride. Driving upwards of 700km a day for 4 days straight gave me a great chance to test this out, and I never once got stiff and sore. see full Chevrolet Cobalt review |
2008 Chevrolet Cobalt Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2007 | 2dr Coupe 148-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
In coupe form, the rear seats are cramped and and things can be somewhat claustrophobic in the back. see full Chevrolet Cobalt review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 148-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
The rear seat leg-room is not for adults. Only small kids can fit back there. see full Chevrolet Cobalt review |
2007 | 2dr Coupe 148-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
It is a sport compact car, so as one would expect, the rear seat is fairly difficult to get to, but once you are there, it is quite comfortable. see full Chevrolet Cobalt review |