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Toyota Highlander (2009) vs. Chevrolet Traverse (2014) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2009 Toyota Highlander and 2014 Chevrolet Traverse specs.

2009 Toyota Highlander and 2014 Chevrolet Traverse Specifications

Model Year 2009 2014  
Model Toyota Highlander Chevrolet Traverse  
Engine 3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
270 hp@6200
248 lb-ft@4700
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
288 hp@6300
270 lb-ft@3400
 
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 203.7 in -15.3 in
Width 75.2 in 78.5 in -3.3 in
Height 68.1 in 69.9 in -1.8 in
Curb Weight 4178 lb. 4844 lb. -666 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 61.5 in -1.8 in
Hip Room, Row 1 56.7 in 58.0 in -1.3 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 61.0 in -1.5 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 70.3 ft3 -28 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 95.4 ft3 116.3 ft3 -20.9 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Toyota Highlander

2009 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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 2014 Chevrolet Traverse

2014 Chevrolet Traverse Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2014 4dr SUV 281-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
The second row captain's chairs are roomy and comfortable. The third row bench seat has a surprising amount of space, in particular with the 2nd row seats slid forward some. see full Chevrolet Traverse review
2014 Chevrolet Traverse Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2014 4dr SUV 281-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
The seats we have on our LT are fine but the headrest on both cars I've had jut out too far and cannot be adjusted back far enough to be comfortable. This is particularly uncomfortable on longer trips. see full Chevrolet Traverse review
 
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