Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | |
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 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,789 mm | 3,020 mm | -1 mm |
Length | 4,785 mm | 5,207 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,910 mm | 1,991 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,730 mm | 1,788 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,835 kg | 2,173 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 73 L | 83 L | -10 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,031 mm | 1,026 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,516 mm | 1,575 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,440 mm | 1,501 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,097 mm | 1,049 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,019 mm | 1,001 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,511 mm | 1,557 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,435 mm | 1,468 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 973 mm | 935 mm | 38 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 922 mm | 960 mm | -38 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,397 mm | 1,463 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,074 mm | 1,227 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 742 mm | 843 mm | -101 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,812 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,827 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 292 L | 691 L | -399 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,198 L | 1,948 L | 0 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,701 L | 3,296 L | -1 L |
2011 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
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 |
2011 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 |
2011 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 |