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Toyota Highlander (2018) vs. Ford Explorer (2012) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2018 Toyota Highlander and 2012 Ford Explorer specs.

2018 Toyota Highlander and 2012 Ford Explorer Specifications

Model Year 2018 2012  
Model Toyota Highlander Ford Explorer  
Engine 3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
295 hp@6600
263 lb-ft@4700
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
290 hp@6500
255 lb-ft@4000
 
Transmission 8-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 109.8 in 112.6 in -2.8 in
Length 192.5 in 197.1 in -4.6 in
Width 75.8 in 78.9 in -3.1 in
Height 68.1 in 70.4 in -2.3 in
Curb Weight 4535 lb. 4731 lb. -196 lb.
Fuel Capacity 19.2 gal. 18.6 gal. 0.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.7 in 40.6 in 0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 59.3 in 61.3 in -2 in
Hip Room, Row 1 57.2 in 57.3 in -0.1 in
Legroom, Row 1 44.2 in 40.6 in 3.6 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.9 in 40.5 in -0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 59.6 in 61.0 in -1.4 in
Hip Room, Row 2 57.1 in 56.7 in 0.4 in
Legroom, Row 2 38.4 in 39.8 in -1.4 in
Headroom, Row 3 35.9 in 37.8 in -1.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3 55.0 in 50.8 in 4.2 in
Hip Room, Row 3 45.6 in 40.7 in 4.9 in
Legroom, Row 3 27.7 in 33.2 in -5.5 in
Total Legroom 110.3 in (over 3 rows) 113.6 in (over 3 rows) -3.3 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 13.8 ft3 21.0 ft3 -7.2 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 42.3 ft3 43.8 ft3 -1.5 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 83.7 ft3 80.7 ft3 3 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2018 Toyota Highlander

2018 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

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