Model Year | 2012 | 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 | 1,790 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 |
2012 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 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I am 6 foot tall, and there is plenty of head and leg room in the driving position. Easy access as well. see full Toyota Highlander review |
2012 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
3rd row seats are useless to me. Too little room for adults. Should have been an option for families with small children. With 3rd row seating, you lose storage space. see full Toyota Highlander review |
2011 | 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD |
Third row minimal legroom 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 |