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Toyota Highlander (2012) vs. Chevrolet Traverse (2014) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2012 Toyota Highlander and 2014 Chevrolet Traverse specs.

2012 Toyota Highlander and 2014 Chevrolet Traverse Specifications

Model Year 2012 2014  
Model Toyota Highlander Chevrolet Traverse  
Engine 3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
201 kW@6200
336 Nm@4700
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
210 kW@6300
361 Nm@3400
 
Transmission 5-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,789 mm 3,020 mm -1 mm
Length 4,785 mm 5,174 mm -1 mm
Width 1,910 mm 1,994 mm 0 mm
Height 1,730 mm 1,775 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,935 kg 2,197 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 1,562 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,440 mm 1,473 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 1,549 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 1,991 L 0 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 2,701 L 3,293 L -1 L

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Toyota Highlander

2012 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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 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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