Model Year | 2014 | 2014 | |
Model | Toyota Highlander | Chevrolet Volt | |
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Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.8 in | 105.7 in | 4.1 in |
Length | 191.1 in | 177.1 in | 14 in |
Width | 75.8 in | 70.4 in | 5.4 in |
Height | 68.1 in | 56.6 in | 11.5 in |
Curb Weight | 4134 lb. | 3781 lb. | 353 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.2 gal. | 9.3 gal. | 9.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 37.8 in | 2.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.3 in | 56.5 in | 2.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.2 in | 53.7 in | 3.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 44.2 in | 42.1 in | 2.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.9 in | 36.0 in | 3.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.6 in | 53.9 in | 5.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.1 in | 51.2 in | 5.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.4 in | 34.1 in | 4.3 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 35.9 in | 0.0 in | 35.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 55.0 in | 0.0 in | 55 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 45.6 in | 0.0 in | 45.6 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 27.7 in | 0.0 in | 27.7 in |
Total Legroom | 110.3 in (over 3 rows) | 76.2 in (over 2 rows) | 34.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.8 ft3 | 10.6 ft3 | 3.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 42.3 ft3 | 10.6 | 31.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.7 ft3 | 0.0 | 83.7 ft3 |
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 |
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 |
2014 Chevrolet Volt Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr Hatch 149-horsepower Electric + Gas CVT FWD |
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2014 Chevrolet Volt Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr Hatch 149-horsepower Electric + Gas CVT FWD |
Rear seat is adequate, but it is difficult to install or remove a child seat. The cushion is too firm to make this easy. see full Chevrolet Volt review |
2014 | 4dr Hatch 149-horsepower Electric + Gas CVT FWD |
The car is only a four seter so there is no room if you have five people and with the front seats back all the way it is a little tight. see full Chevrolet Volt review |
2013 | 4dr Hatch 149-horsepower Electric + Gas CVT FWD |
The rear seats have limited leg room. A forward facing child car seat (Safety 1st Air Protect) is fine but to install it rear facing would make the passenger seat almost unusable and being a 4 seat there is no option to install in the middle of the rear which i find allows in many cars a good way to keep everyone safe & comfortable. see full Chevrolet Volt review |