Model Year | 2019 | 2012 | |
Model | Toyota Highlander | Dodge Grand Caravan | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 295 hp@6600 263 lb-ft@4700 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 283 hp@6400 260 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.8 in | 121.2 in | -11.4 in |
Length | 192.5 in | 202.5 in | -10 in |
Width | 75.8 in | 78.7 in | -2.9 in |
Height | 68.1 in | 67.9 in | 0.2 in |
Curb Weight | 4370 lb. | 4510 lb. | -140 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.2 gal. | 20.0 gal. | -0.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 39.8 in | 0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.3 in | 63.7 in | -4.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.2 in | 58.4 in | -1.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 44.2 in | 40.7 in | 3.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.9 in | 39.3 in | 0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.6 in | 64.1 in | -4.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.1 in | 65.0 in | -7.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.4 in | 36.5 in | 1.9 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 35.9 in | 37.9 in | -2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 55.0 in | 62.0 in | -7 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 45.6 in | 48.7 in | -3.1 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 27.7 in | 32.7 in | -5 in |
Total Legroom | 110.3 in (over 3 rows) | 109.9 in (over 3 rows) | 0.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.8 ft3 | 33.0 ft3 | -19.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 42.3 ft3 | 83.3 ft3 | -41 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.7 ft3 | 143.8 ft3 | -60.1 ft3 |
2019 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 |
2018 | 4dr SUV 295-horsepower 3.5L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
3rd row seat is midget sized. Claiming that the Highlander is an 8-passenger vehicle is a lie. It's either 5 normal-sized people, or Snow White and the 7 dwarfs. There is no way you can accommodate 8 normal-sized people comfortably in this car. see full Toyota Highlander review |
2012 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 |