Model Year | 2021 | 2011 | |
Model | Toyota Highlander | Ford Flex | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 295 hp@6600 263 lb-ft@4700 |
turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 355 hp@5500 350 lb-ft@1500 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable 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. | 4839 lb. | -509 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 |
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 |
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 |
2011 Ford Flex Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 355hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The seating throughout the vehicle is extremely roomy. Adults can fit comfortably in both the second and third row seats. The driver and passenger seats are also extremely comfortable. see full Ford Flex review |
2010 | 4dr SUV 262-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
everything 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 |
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 |
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 |
2011 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 |