Model Year | 2012 | 2013 | |
Model | Toyota Highlander | Chevrolet Spark | |
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Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.8 in | 93.5 in | 16.3 in |
Length | 188.4 in | 144.7 in | 43.7 in |
Width | 75.2 in | 62.9 in | 12.3 in |
Height | 68.1 in | 61.0 in | 7.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3946 lb. | 2269 lb. | 1677 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.2 gal. | 9.2 gal. | 10 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 39.4 in | 1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.7 in | 50.7 in | 9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 48.0 in | 8.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.2 in | 42.0 in | 1.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.1 in | 37.3 in | 2.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.5 in | 49.7 in | 9.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 47.5 in | 9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 35.2 in | 3.1 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) | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 33.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.3 ft3 | 11.4 ft3 | -1.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 42.3 ft3 | 11.4 | 30.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 95.4 ft3 | 31.2 ft3 | 64.2 ft3 |
2012 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Perfect for two car seats. Really neat trick - the middle seat for the 2nd row rolls up into the center console. I did not remove it nor attempt to sit in it but that does make the 3rd row more likely to be used for those with car seats. I did not attempt to sit in the 3rd row (looked at it before folding into the floor for cargo space for the entire trip) so cannot opine on it. Use at your own risk. see full Toyota Highlander review |
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 |
2012 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 |
2013 Chevrolet Spark Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2013 | Actually, just room. The firm, thinly padded rear seat provides minimal comfort. But there's more rear legroom than in quite a few larger cars. A Ford Focus, two size classes up, offers two fewer inches. Chevrolet's own Cruze offers just a few tenths of a inch more. see full Chevrolet Spark review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2013 Chevrolet Spark.