Model Year | 2017 | 2006 | |
Model | Toyota Highlander | Ford Explorer | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 220 kW@6600 357 Nm@4700 |
4.6L V8 OHC-3v 218 kW@5750 407 Nm@3950 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | 4WD w/low range | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,789 mm | 2,888 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,890 mm | 4,912 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,925 mm | 1,872 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,730 mm | 1,849 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,057 kg | 2,135 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 73 L | 85 L | -12 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,034 mm | 1,011 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,506 mm | 1,499 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,453 mm | 1,407 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,123 mm | 1,077 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,013 mm | 983 mm | -982 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,514 mm | 1,496 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,450 mm | 1,410 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 975 mm | 937 mm | 38 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 912 mm | 950 mm | -38 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,397 mm | 1,349 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,158 mm | 1,151 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 704 mm | 886 mm | -182 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,802 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,901 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 391 L | 385 L | 6 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,198 L | 1,243 L | 0 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,370 L | 2,370 L | 0 L |
2017 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2006 Ford Explorer Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr SUV 292-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Have driven from Maryland to Florida and back a couple of times, as well as 3-4 hours trips routinely. Seats are comfortable with no backache and don't have to stop every couple of hours due to fatigue. Could drive and be comfortable all day long. see full Ford Explorer review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Lots of room. Great even in the 3rd rear bench see full Ford Explorer review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD |
Plenty of leg room see full Ford Explorer review |