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2014 Toyota Highlander and 2012 Chevrolet Traverse Specifications
| Model Year | 2014 | 2012 | |
| Model | Toyota Highlander | Chevrolet Traverse | |
| Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 270 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 281 hp@6300 266 lb-ft@3400 |
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| Transmission | 6-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 | 191.1 in | 205.0 in | -13.9 in |
| Width | 75.8 in | 78.4 in | -2.6 in |
| Height | 68.1 in | 70.4 in | -2.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 4454 lb. | 5066 lb. | -612 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 19.2 gal. | 22.0 gal. | -2.8 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 40.4 in | 0.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.3 in | 62.0 in | -2.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.2 in | 59.1 in | -1.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 44.2 in | 41.3 in | 2.9 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.9 in | 39.4 in | 0.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.6 in | 61.3 in | -1.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.1 in | 57.8 in | -0.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 38.4 in | 36.8 in | 1.6 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 35.9 in | 37.8 in | -1.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 55.0 in | 57.6 in | -2.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 45.6 in | 48.3 in | -2.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 27.7 in | 33.2 in | -5.5 in |
| Total Legroom | 110.3 in (over 3 rows) | 111.3 in (over 3 rows) | -1 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.8 ft3 | 24.4 ft3 | -10.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 42.3 ft3 | 68.8 ft3 | -26.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.7 ft3 | 116.4 ft3 | -32.7 ft3 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Toyota Highlander
| 2014 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| Toyota replaced the 2013 Highlander's rear struts with control arms to enable a three-inch-wider third-row seat, and then used the extra space to cram in a third seating position. So if you need seats for eight people, only the Highlander will do in this threesome. A top-of-the-line Santa Fe only seats six. Other eight-pass options include the Honda Pilot and GM's large crossovers. But those three people best be small, as the Highlander doesn't have nearly as much rear legroom as the Pathfinder or the Santa Fe. To fit children of even middling size in the third row it's necessary to slide the second row well forward. The second row seat cushion is mounted too low for adult comfort. The Nissan's second row suffers from a similar shortcoming, but the Hyundai's does not. see full Toyota Highlander review | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Toyota Highlander
| 2014 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Chevrolet Traverse
| 2012 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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