Model Year | 2020 | 2011 | |
Model | Toyota Highlander | Ford Fusion | |
Engine | 2.5L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 139 kW@6000 237 Nm@4400 |
2.5L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 116 kW@6000 184 Nm@2250 |
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Transmission | CVT | CVT | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,850 mm | 2,728 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,950 mm | 4,841 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,930 mm | 1,834 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,730 mm | 1,445 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,964 kg | 1,687 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 68 L | 66 L | 2 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,046 mm | 983 mm | -982 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,499 mm | 1,458 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,453 mm | 1,372 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,067 mm | 1,074 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,001 mm | 960 mm | -959 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,491 mm | 1,435 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,448 mm | 1,354 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,041 mm | 942 mm | -941 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 917 mm | 0 mm | 917 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 | 2,812 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,017 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 453 L | 467 L | -14 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,371 L | 16.5 | -15.5 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,387 L | 16.5 | -14.5 L |
2020 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 |
2020 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 Fusion Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 240-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The front seats are very comfortable, and provide very adequate support for long trips. Side support isn't the very best for hard cornering though. see full Ford Fusion review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD |
All passengers have commented about the generous space and overall comfort of the rear seat. see full Ford Fusion review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD |
Controls are easily adjusted to fit any driver. Lateral support is good without feeling pinched into the seat. Dead pedal is perfectly positioned. see full Ford Fusion review |