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2021 Toyota Highlander and 2009 Ford Flex Specifications
| Model Year | 2021 | 2009 | |
| Model | Toyota Highlander | Ford Flex | |
| Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 295 hp@6600 263 lb-ft@4700 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 262 hp@6250 248 lb-ft@4500 |
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| Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 117.9 in | -5.7 in |
| Length | 194.9 in | 202.3 in | -7.4 in |
| Width | 76.0 in | 75.9 in | 0.1 in |
| Height | 68.1 in | 67.6 in | 0.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 4330 lb. | 4700 lb. | -370 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.9 gal. | 19.2 gal. | -1.3 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 41.8 in | -0.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.0 in | 58.4 in | 0.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.2 in | 55.4 in | 1.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.0 in | 40.8 in | 1.2 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 40.5 in | -1.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.7 in | 57.1 in | 1.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.0 in | 55.0 in | 2 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 41.0 in | 44.3 in | -3.3 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 36.1 in | 38.7 in | -2.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 55.0 in | 50.8 in | 4.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 45.6 in | 41.1 in | 4.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 27.7 in | 33.4 in | -5.7 in |
| Total Legroom | 110.7 in (over 3 rows) | 118.5 in (over 3 rows) | -7.8 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.0 ft3 | 19.4 ft3 | -3.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 48.4 ft3 | 45.0 ft3 | 3.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 84.3 ft3 | 86.7 ft3 | -2.4 ft3 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2021 Toyota Highlander
| 2021 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 | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2021 Toyota Highlander
| 2021 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2020 | 4dr SUV 295-horsepower 3.5L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The 3rd row seating is just not for adults at all, and I'm not certain that children would be easy to fit back there as well. I'm not sure what Toyota was thinking, even making the 2020 longer didn't make any difference at all. My one complaint is it is just TOO SMALL! see full Toyota Highlander review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Ford Flex
| 2009 Ford Flex Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr SUV 262-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Plenty of room in the first and second rows. The third row will fit an adult, but is better for the kids. see full Ford Flex review |
| 2010 | 4dr SUV 262-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Tons of rear leg room. Can accommodate basketball players see full Ford Flex review |
| 2010 | 4dr SUV 262-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Very comfortable and easy to adjust front seats with good materials, good controls, and sufficient room to stretch out your legs. see full Ford Flex review |
| 2010 | 4dr SUV 262-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
everything see full Ford Flex review |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 262-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
My over 6 foot tall friends absolutely love my Flex because their knees never touch the backs of the front seats. The rear seat is like sitting in a stretch limo. With plenty of cup holders and storage for all to enjoy. see full Ford Flex review |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 262-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD |
Extremely comfortable and accomodating see full Ford Flex review |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 262-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
The front seats exceptionally comfortable. They are large and supportive. see full Ford Flex review |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 262-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
The second row seats have limo class legroom and are sofa comfy. The second row screams road trip. The third row seats are ample for cross town trips for adults (6ft folks will fit) and should be no problems for the smaller ones. see full Ford Flex review |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 262-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD |
Multiple seat settings and very comfortable seats. see full Ford Flex review |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 262-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD |
Lots of leg room. Comfy seats. Personal headphones are good, too. see full Ford Flex review |
| 2009 Ford Flex Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 355hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Took awhile to think of something that could be improved but a bit larger area in the front drivers footwell would be appreciated. That's about it. see full Ford Flex review |
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