Model Year | 2015 | 2006 | |
Model | Toyota Highlander | Chevrolet Uplander | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 270 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
3.9L V6 OHV-2v 240 hp@6000 240 lb-ft@4800 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.8 in | 121.1 in | -11.3 in |
Length | 191.1 in | 204.4 in | -13.3 in |
Width | 75.8 in | 72.0 in | 3.8 in |
Height | 68.1 in | 72.1 in | -4 in |
Curb Weight | 4233 lb. | 4520 lb. | -287 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.2 gal. | 25.0 gal. | -5.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 39.8 in | 0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.3 in | 59.9 in | -0.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.2 in | 55.8 in | 1.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 44.2 in | 39.9 in | 4.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.9 in | 38.9 in | 1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.6 in | 61.2 in | -1.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.1 in | 61.6 in | -4.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.4 in | 38.9 in | -0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 35.9 in | 38.2 in | -2.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 55.0 in | 48.6 in | 6.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 45.6 in | 48.3 in | -2.7 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 27.7 in | 36.2 in | -8.5 in |
Total Legroom | 110.3 in (over 3 rows) | 115 in (over 3 rows) | -4.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.8 ft3 | 26.9 ft3 | -13.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 42.3 ft3 | 74.1 ft3 | -31.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.7 ft3 | 136.5 ft3 | -52.8 ft3 |
2015 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Toyota Highlander.
2006 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 |
2005 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 200-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Lots of room, good headroom and legroom see full Chevrolet Uplander review |
2005 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 200-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Lots of adjustment possibilities, and it fits me well - comfortable for long drives see full Chevrolet Uplander review |