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2009 Toyota Highlander and 2012 Chevrolet Traverse Specifications
| Model Year | 2009 | 2012 | |
| Model | Toyota Highlander | Chevrolet Traverse | |
| Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 270 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 281 hp@6300 266 lb-ft@3400 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 109.8 in | 118.9 in | -9.1 in |
| Length | 188.4 in | 205.0 in | -16.6 in |
| Width | 75.2 in | 78.4 in | -3.2 in |
| Height | 68.1 in | 70.4 in | -2.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 4178 lb. | 5066 lb. | -888 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 19.2 gal. | 22.0 gal. | -2.8 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 40.4 in | 0.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.7 in | 62.0 in | -2.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 59.1 in | -2.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 43.2 in | 41.3 in | 1.9 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 40.1 in | 39.4 in | 0.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.5 in | 61.3 in | -1.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 57.8 in | -1.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 36.8 in | 1.5 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 36.3 in | 37.8 in | -1.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 55.0 in | 57.6 in | -2.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 42.3 in | 48.3 in | -6 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 29.2 in | 33.2 in | -4 in |
| Total Legroom | 110.7 in (over 3 rows) | 111.3 in (over 3 rows) | -0.6 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.3 ft3 | 24.4 ft3 | -14.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 42.3 ft3 | 68.8 ft3 | -26.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 95.4 ft3 | 116.4 ft3 | -21 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Toyota Highlander
| 2009 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Limo-like leg room and captains chairs see full Toyota Highlander review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 209-horsepower 3.3L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD |
The widest seats of all Midsize SUVs (X5, Q7, Tourag, Cayenne, etc.) see full Toyota Highlander review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Third row seating and 2nd row has more leg room than the Murano by about 1". see full Toyota Highlander review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
4 cup holders see full Toyota Highlander review |
| 2009 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Only two seats in the 2nd row, very small leg room in the 3rd row. see full Toyota Highlander review |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
seats were hard and flat. Even top of the line luxury model seats were a big disappointment . . . one of the principal reasons we did not choose this vehicle see full Toyota Highlander review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
3rd row seat is full bench seat and individual side can not be raised or lowered independently. Access and available room much less than MDX. see full Toyota Highlander review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Chevrolet Traverse
| 2012 Chevrolet Traverse Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 4dr SUV 281-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Although the rear captain seats are quite comfortable, I do not like how they roll forward. There is a track in the floor in which the rear seats fold and slide up behind the front seats. All I notice when in the back seat is how extremely difficult it is to clean out the mud and grit and salt (I live in Canada, we use salt on our roads) that gets left behind in the track from passenger footwear. see full Chevrolet Traverse review |
| 2011 | 4dr SUV 281-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The headrest position is horrible for long trips. Felt like my head was being pushed forward. see full Chevrolet Traverse review |
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