Model Year | 2019 | 2008 | |
Model | Toyota Highlander | Ford Fusion | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 295 hp@6600 263 lb-ft@4700 |
3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 221 hp@6250 205 lb-ft@4800 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.8 in | 107.4 in | 2.4 in |
Length | 192.5 in | 190.2 in | 2.3 in |
Width | 75.8 in | 72.2 in | 3.6 in |
Height | 68.1 in | 57.2 in | 10.9 in |
Curb Weight | 4535 lb. | 3430 lb. | 1105 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.2 gal. | 17.5 gal. | 1.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 38.7 in | 2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.3 in | 57.4 in | 1.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.2 in | 54.0 in | 3.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 44.2 in | 42.3 in | 1.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.9 in | 37.8 in | 2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.6 in | 56.5 in | 3.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.1 in | 53.6 in | 3.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.4 in | 37.0 in | 1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 35.9 in | 0.0 in | 35.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 55.0 in | 0.0 in | 55 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 45.6 in | 0.0 in | 45.6 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 27.7 in | 0.0 in | 27.7 in |
Total Legroom | 110.3 in (over 3 rows) | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 31 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.8 ft3 | 15.8 ft3 | -2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 42.3 ft3 | 15.8 | 26.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.7 ft3 | 15.8 ft3 | 67.9 ft3 |
2019 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 |
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 |
2008 Ford Fusion Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Lots of leg room. see full Ford Fusion review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic AWD |
The power drivers seat makes it easy to find a seating position suitable to any driver. see full Ford Fusion review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
plenty of leg room for tall people see full Ford Fusion review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Plenty of leg room and good seats. see full Ford Fusion review |
2008 Ford Fusion Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Limited legroom. see full Ford Fusion review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Seat support seemed to break down over the 2 years I drove this vehicle. Window was very high in relation to the seat. see full Ford Fusion review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
not for full size adults, but good for pre-teens see full Ford Fusion review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
The roofline should be a few inches higher, and the lower section of the centre stack should be narrower to provide more room for the right knee. see full Ford Fusion review |