Model Year | 2021 | 2011 | |
Model | Toyota Highlander | Dodge Challenger | |
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Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 116.0 in | -3.8 in |
Length | 194.9 in | 197.7 in | -2.8 in |
Width | 76.0 in | 75.7 in | 0.3 in |
Height | 68.1 in | 57.0 in | 11.1 in |
Curb Weight | 4145 lb. | 3719 lb. | 426 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.9 gal. | 19.0 gal. | -1.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 39.5 in | 1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.0 in | 58.2 in | 0.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.2 in | 54.7 in | 2.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.0 in | 42.0 in | 0 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 37.4 in | 2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.7 in | 53.9 in | 4.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.0 in | 51.4 in | 5.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 41.0 in | 32.6 in | 8.4 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 36.1 in | 0.0 in | 36.1 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 | 110.7 in (over 3 rows) | 74.6 in (over 2 rows) | 36.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.0 ft3 | 16.2 ft3 | -0.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 48.4 ft3 | 16.2 | 32.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 84.3 ft3 | 16.2 ft3 | 68.1 ft3 |
2021 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 |
2021 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2020 | 4dr SUV 295-horsepower 3.5L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The 3rd row seating is just not for adults at all, and I'm not certain that children would be easy to fit back there as well. I'm not sure what Toyota was thinking, even making the 2020 longer didn't make any difference at all. My one complaint is it is just TOO SMALL! see full Toyota Highlander review |
2011 Dodge Challenger Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 2dr Coupe 376-horsepower 5.7L V8 6-speed manual RWD |
Challenger has tilt/telescope steering wheel that can be positioned exactly where you want see full Dodge Challenger review |
2010 | 2dr Coupe 376-horsepower 5.7L V8 6-speed manual RWD |
I can set the front seat in a comfortable location for myself and still have room behind me for a rear seat passenger. Seat can be positioned for a more chair-like seating position. see full Dodge Challenger review |
2010 | 2dr Coupe 376-horsepower 5.7L V8 6-speed manual RWD |
Larger/wider back seat with capability of handling modern child seats. Adequate space for occasional adult use of back seat. see full Dodge Challenger review |
2010 | 2dr Coupe 376-horsepower 5.7L V8 6-speed manual RWD |
With the tilt/telescope steering wheel and the larger interior room vs. its competitors this car is easily adjusted to fit the driver and I get out still feeling good after all-day drives. see full Dodge Challenger review |
2011 Dodge Challenger Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 2dr Coupe 372-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
While probably OK for short trips, but would not be comfortable for longer cruise even for small passengers see full Dodge Challenger review |