Model Year | 2014 | 2012 | |
Model | Toyota Highlander | Ford Edge | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 201 kW@6200 336 Nm@4700 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 213 kW@6500 343 Nm@4000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,789 mm | 2,824 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,854 mm | 4,679 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,925 mm | 1,930 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,730 mm | 1,702 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,920 kg | 1,840 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 73 L | 68 L | 5 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,034 mm | 1,016 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,506 mm | 1,496 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,453 mm | 1,392 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,123 mm | 1,034 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,013 mm | 998 mm | -997 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,514 mm | 1,491 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,450 mm | 1,425 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 975 mm | 1,006 mm | 974 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 912 mm | 0 mm | 912 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,397 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,158 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 704 mm | 0 mm | 704 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,802 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,040 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 391 L | 912 L | -521 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,198 L | 32.2 | -31.2 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,370 L | 1,951 L | 1 L |
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 |
2012 Ford Edge Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 285-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
No contest-Edge seats are very comfortable vs. tolerable seats in the Dodge. see full Ford Edge review |
2011 | 4dr SUV 285-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The Edge rear seat legroom is great. There are few crossovers with such good rear seat comfort and legroom. I did not want the third row, the lack of third row helps with rear legroom. see full Ford Edge review |
2012 Ford Edge Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 305-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
seats are comfortable, just wanted to get cooled seats for the hotg summers see full Ford Edge review |