Model Year | 2022 | 2015 | |
Model | Toyota Highlander | Chevrolet Traverse | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 295 hp@6600 263 lb-ft@4700 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 281 hp@6300 266 lb-ft@3400 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 118.9 in | -6.7 in |
Length | 194.9 in | 203.7 in | -8.8 in |
Width | 76.0 in | 78.5 in | -2.5 in |
Height | 68.1 in | 69.9 in | -1.8 in |
Curb Weight | 4330 lb. | 4844 lb. | -514 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.9 gal. | 22.0 gal. | -4.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 40.4 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.0 in | 61.5 in | -2.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.2 in | 58.0 in | -0.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.0 in | 41.3 in | 0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 39.4 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.7 in | 61.0 in | -2.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.0 in | 57.8 in | -0.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 41.0 in | 36.8 in | 4.2 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 36.1 in | 37.8 in | -1.7 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 | 110.7 in (over 3 rows) | 111.3 in (over 3 rows) | -0.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.0 ft3 | 24.4 ft3 | -8.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 48.4 ft3 | 70.3 ft3 | -21.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 84.3 ft3 | 116.3 ft3 | -32 ft3 |
2022 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
With each redesign (for 2008, 2014, and 2020) Toyota has enlarged the Highlander, yet the crossover's third-row seat remains uncomforably low and tight. For adults to be even passably comfortable in the way-back the second row must be slid forward, rendering legroom there also marginal. Some three-row crossovers have much roomier and more comfortable third-row seats. But if you want to be able to squeeze in eight people, Highlanders with a second-row bench can do this. Because they have significantly narrower third-row seats, the Ford Explorer and Kia Sorento cannot fit three people back there even in a pinch, so in hybrid form the former has a maximum capacity of seven people and the latter only six. (The Sorento PHEV will be able to seat seven.) This noted, if you want your adult passengers to have plenty of room, the practical capacity of each is four people. see full Toyota Highlander review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2022 Toyota Highlander.
2015 Chevrolet Traverse Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
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 |
2015 Chevrolet Traverse Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |