Model Year | 2010 | 2006 | |
Model | Toyota Highlander | Ford Escape | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,789 mm | 2,621 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,785 mm | 4,442 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,910 mm | 1,781 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,730 mm | 1,770 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,745 kg | 1,432 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 73 L | 62 L | 11 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,031 mm | 1,026 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,516 mm | 1,430 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,440 mm | 1,351 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,097 mm | 1,057 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,019 mm | 996 mm | -995 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,511 mm | 1,420 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,435 mm | 1,247 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 973 mm | 904 mm | 69 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 922 mm | 0 mm | 922 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,397 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,074 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 742 mm | 0 mm | 742 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,812 mm (over 3 rows) | 1,961 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 292 L | 830 L | -538 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,198 L | 29.3 | -28.3 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,701 L | 1,877 L | 1 L |
2010 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUV 187-horsepower 2.7L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Lots of room in the second row, including seats that recline and move back & forth. Having the third row as an option for occasional use was really the deciding factor. see full Toyota Highlander review |
2010 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD |
Third row minimal legroom see full Toyota Highlander review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Only two seats in the 2nd row, very small leg room in the 3rd row. see full Toyota Highlander review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
seats were hard and flat. Even top of the line luxury model seats were a big disappointment . . . one of the principal reasons we did not choose this vehicle see full Toyota Highlander review |
2006 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 133-horsepower 2.3L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Roomy. see full Ford Escape review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 153-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
I was able to put an adult and my two small children in car seats in the rear. I have been able to take my family of four, with luggage, on road trips. see full Ford Escape review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD |
Leather heated seat is supportive on a longer drive. see full Ford Escape review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD |
this is very important, i have three teenagers. see full Ford Escape review |