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Toyota Highlander (2009) vs. Chevrolet Traverse (2017) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2009 Toyota Highlander and 2017 Chevrolet Traverse specs.

2009 Toyota Highlander and 2017 Chevrolet Traverse Specifications

Model Year 2009 2017  
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 2017 Chevrolet Traverse

2017 Chevrolet Traverse Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2016 4dr SUV 281-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
I bought this vehicle to be able to transport my grandchildren back and forth between New Jersey and Ohio. I have the 2LT version with four captains chairs and really enjoy the convienence of not having to move a middle row seat to allow one of them to get into the "way back". Having three kids jammed together in a middle seat for an 8 hour drive is courting disaster--that's why I needed that third seat. Everyone has plenty of space. Normally I find any drive over 4 hours a bit uncomfortable but the seat and driver's position was very relaxing and comfortable. This particular vehicle has the most room for storage behind the third seat than any in its class. It is only beat by minivans and they just aren't my kind of vehicle. see full Chevrolet Traverse review
 
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