Model Year | 2014 | 2006 | |
Model | Toyota Highlander | Ford Five Hundred | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 270 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 203 hp@5750 207 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | CVT | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,789 mm | 2,868 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,854 mm | 5,098 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,925 mm | 1,892 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,730 mm | 1,527 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,020 kg | 1,730 kg | 1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 73 L | 76 L | -3 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,034 mm | 1,001 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,506 mm | 1,468 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,453 mm | 1,364 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,123 mm | 1,046 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,013 mm | 980 mm | -979 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,514 mm | 1,463 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,450 mm | 1,361 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 975 mm | 1,064 mm | 974 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 912 mm | 0 mm | 912 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,397 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,158 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 704 mm | 0 mm | 704 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,802 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,111 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 391 L | 600 L | -209 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,198 L | 21.2 | -20.2 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,370 L | 21.2 | -19.2 L |
2014 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
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 |
2014 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 |
2006 Ford Five Hundred Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
very comfortable on long trips see full Ford Five Hundred review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
REally comfortable see full Ford Five Hundred review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 CVT AWD |
The Limited interior is very confy and I hear that the 2008 taurus is even better. see full Ford Five Hundred review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
sits high, plenty of room see full Ford Five Hundred review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
large seats and sits high see full Ford Five Hundred review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 CVT AWD |
Ample room for 6+ see full Ford Five Hundred review |
2005 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
6 foot + individuals will love the leg room front and back and the command level seating (sits up higher than a regular car) see full Ford Five Hundred review |