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Toyota Highlander (2014) vs. Ford Explorer (2020) Specs

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2014 Toyota Highlander and 2020 Ford Explorer Specifications

Model Year 2014 2020  
Model Toyota Highlander Ford Explorer  
Engine 3.5L V6 Hybrid
DOHC-4v
231 hp@5800
215 lb-ft@4800
3.3L V6 Hybrid
DOHC-4v
285 hp@6500
260 lb-ft@4000
 
Transmission CVT 10-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 109.8 in 119.1 in -9.3 in
Length 191.1 in 198.8 in -7.7 in
Width 75.8 in 78.9 in -3.1 in
Height 68.1 in 69.9 in -1.8 in
Curb Weight 4860 lb. 5149 lb. -289 lb.
Fuel Capacity 19.2 gal. 17.9 gal. 1.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.7 in 40.7 in 0 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 59.3 in 61.8 in -2.5 in
Hip Room, Row 1 57.2 in 59.2 in -2 in
Legroom, Row 1 44.2 in 42.3 in 1.9 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.9 in 40.5 in -0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 59.6 in 61.9 in -2.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2 57.1 in 59.1 in -2 in
Legroom, Row 2 38.4 in 39.0 in -0.6 in
Headroom, Row 3 35.9 in 38.9 in -3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3 55.0 in 54.6 in 0.4 in
Hip Room, Row 3 45.6 in 40.9 in 4.7 in
Legroom, Row 3 27.7 in 32.2 in -4.5 in
Total Legroom 110.3 in (over 3 rows) 113.5 in (over 3 rows) -3.2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 13.8 ft3 18.2 ft3 -4.4 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 42.3 ft3 47.9 ft3 -5.6 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 83.7 ft3 87.8 ft3 -4.1 ft3

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Toyota Highlander

2014 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Toyota Highlander

2014 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

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