Model Year | 2014 | 2008 | |
Model | Toyota Highlander | Chrysler Pacifica | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 270 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
4.0L V6 OHC-4v 253 hp@6000 262 lb-ft@4100 |
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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 | 116.3 in | -6.5 in |
Length | 191.1 in | 198.5 in | -7.4 in |
Width | 75.8 in | 79.3 in | -3.5 in |
Height | 68.1 in | 66.5 in | 1.6 in |
Curb Weight | 4454 lb. | 4511 lb. | -57 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.2 gal. | 23.0 gal. | -3.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 39.2 in | 1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.3 in | 60.8 in | -1.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.2 in | 55.1 in | 2.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 44.2 in | 40.9 in | 3.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.9 in | 40.0 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.6 in | 60.5 in | -0.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.1 in | 56.3 in | 0.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.4 in | 39.9 in | -1.5 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 35.9 in | 35.4 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 55.0 in | 58.0 in | -3 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 45.6 in | 41.9 in | 3.7 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 27.7 in | 29.9 in | -2.2 in |
Total Legroom | 110.3 in (over 3 rows) | 110.7 in (over 3 rows) | -0.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.8 ft3 | 13.0 ft3 | 0.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 42.3 ft3 | 43.6 ft3 | -1.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.7 ft3 | 79.5 ft3 | 4.2 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 |
2008 Chrysler Pacifica Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 253-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Great room for my 6 foot frame see full Chrysler Pacifica review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 197-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Very adjustable for long drives. see full Chrysler Pacifica review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 253-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Even my wife, an ample woman with recent back surgery, is very comfortable. see full Chrysler Pacifica review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 253-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
my kids prefer driving in the car because of the bucket seats and comfort see full Chrysler Pacifica review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 253-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The rear seats in this car (the two-row version) really are designed for adults; legroom is incomparable. Be aware that in the three-row version, the second row seats are moved forward to accomodate the third row, so there is less second row legroom. see full Chrysler Pacifica review |
2008 Chrysler Pacifica Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 253-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
3rd row seat... great option, but difficult to get to and not really big enough for adults. Seats two kids without a problem though. see full Chrysler Pacifica review |