Model Year | 2022 | 2007 | |
Model | Toyota Highlander | Ford Explorer | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 295 hp@6600 263 lb-ft@4700 |
4.6L V8 OHC-3v 292 hp@5750 300 lb-ft@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 | 112.2 in | 113.7 in | -1.5 in |
Length | 194.9 in | 193.4 in | 1.5 in |
Width | 76.0 in | 73.7 in | 2.3 in |
Height | 68.1 in | 72.8 in | -4.7 in |
Curb Weight | 4330 lb. | 4706 lb. | -376 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.9 gal. | 22.5 gal. | -4.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 39.8 in | 1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.0 in | 59.0 in | 0 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.2 in | 55.4 in | 1.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.0 in | 42.4 in | -0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 38.7 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.7 in | 58.9 in | -0.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.0 in | 55.5 in | 1.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 41.0 in | 36.9 in | 4.1 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 36.1 in | 37.4 in | -1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 55.0 in | 53.1 in | 1.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 45.6 in | 45.3 in | 0.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 27.7 in | 34.9 in | -7.2 in |
Total Legroom | 110.7 in (over 3 rows) | 114.2 in (over 3 rows) | -3.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.0 ft3 | 13.6 ft3 | 2.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 48.4 ft3 | 43.9 ft3 | 4.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 84.3 ft3 | 83.7 ft3 | 0.6 ft3 |
2022 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
With each redesign (for 2008, 2014, and 2020) Toyota has enlarged the Highlander, yet the crossover's third-row seat remains uncomforably low and tight. For adults to be even passably comfortable in the way-back the second row must be slid forward, rendering legroom there also marginal. Some three-row crossovers have much roomier and more comfortable third-row seats. But if you want to be able to squeeze in eight people, Highlanders with a second-row bench can do this. Because they have significantly narrower third-row seats, the Ford Explorer and Kia Sorento cannot fit three people back there even in a pinch, so in hybrid form the former has a maximum capacity of seven people and the latter only six. (The Sorento PHEV will be able to seat seven.) This noted, if you want your adult passengers to have plenty of room, the practical capacity of each is four people. see full Toyota Highlander review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2022 Toyota Highlander.
2007 Ford Explorer Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
the front seat has plenty of leg room and seats hug you see full Ford Explorer review |
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 |