Model Year | 2007 | 2013 | |
Model | Toyota Highlander | Dodge Grand Caravan | |
Engine | 3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 215 hp@5600 222 lb-ft@3600 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 283 hp@6400 260 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.9 in | 121.2 in | -14.3 in |
Length | 184.6 in | 202.5 in | -17.9 in |
Width | 71.9 in | 78.7 in | -6.8 in |
Height | 67.9 in | 67.9 in | 0 in |
Curb Weight | 3649 lb. | 4510 lb. | -861 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.1 gal. | 20.0 gal. | -0.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 39.8 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.9 in | 63.7 in | -5.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.1 in | 58.4 in | -3.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 40.7 in | 0 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 39.3 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.0 in | 64.1 in | -7.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.9 in | 65.0 in | -10.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 36.5 in | -0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 32.3 in | 37.9 in | -5.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 53.2 in | 62.0 in | -8.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 39.8 in | 48.7 in | -8.9 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 30.2 in | 32.7 in | -2.5 in |
Total Legroom | 107.3 in (over 3 rows) | 109.9 in (over 3 rows) | -2.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.5 ft3 | 33.0 ft3 | -22.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 39.7 ft3 | 83.3 ft3 | -43.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 80.6 ft3 | 143.8 ft3 | -63.2 ft3 |
2007 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
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 |
2006 | 4dr SUV 215-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Ease of entry and exit and the spacious leg room. see full Toyota Highlander review |
2007 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2013 Dodge Grand Caravan Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 283-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I dislike the current emphasis on hard seats (and this applies to most other brands as well- Toyotas and Hondas are the worst). Enthusiast magazines can rave all they want about great support, etc, but the softer seats in friend's '92 Caravan are more comfortable than these in my 2013. I have an SXT model, which is sort of mid level in Grand Caravans, and it does have a power seat. However, that is an OPTION, and it should be standard above the SE model. see full Dodge Grand Caravan review |
2012 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 283-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Nice car, but front seats could be better. Close to a deal breaker. see full Dodge Grand Caravan review |