Model Year | 2009 | 2007 | |
Model | Toyota Highlander | Chevrolet Uplander | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,789 mm | 3,076 mm | -1 mm |
Length | 4,785 mm | 5,192 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,910 mm | 1,829 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,730 mm | 1,831 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,745 kg | 2,028 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 73 L | 95 L | -22 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,031 mm | 1,011 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,516 mm | 1,521 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,440 mm | 1,417 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,097 mm | 1,013 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,019 mm | 988 mm | -987 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,511 mm | 1,554 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,435 mm | 1,565 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 973 mm | 988 mm | -15 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 922 mm | 970 mm | -48 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,397 mm | 1,234 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,074 mm | 1,227 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 742 mm | 919 mm | -177 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,812 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,921 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 292 L | 762 L | -470 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,198 L | 2,098 L | -1 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,701 L | 3,865 L | -1 L |
2009 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2008 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Limo-like leg room and captains chairs see full Toyota Highlander review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 209-horsepower 3.3L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD |
The widest seats of all Midsize SUVs (X5, Q7, Tourag, Cayenne, etc.) see full Toyota Highlander review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Third row seating and 2nd row has more leg room than the Murano by about 1". see full Toyota Highlander review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
4 cup holders see full Toyota Highlander review |
2009 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Only two seats in the 2nd row, very small leg room in the 3rd row. see full Toyota Highlander review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
seats were hard and flat. Even top of the line luxury model seats were a big disappointment . . . one of the principal reasons we did not choose this vehicle see full Toyota Highlander review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
3rd row seat is full bench seat and individual side can not be raised or lowered independently. Access and available room much less than MDX. see full Toyota Highlander review |
2007 Chevrolet Uplander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Minivan 240-horsepower 3.9L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Good for hauling the family and cargo . see full Chevrolet Uplander review |