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2012 Toyota Highlander and 2011 Chevrolet Traverse Specifications
| Model Year | 2012 | 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 | 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 | 4045 lb. | 4790 lb. | -745 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 2012 Toyota Highlander
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Chevrolet Traverse
| 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 |
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