Model Year | 2014 | 2009 | |
Model | Toyota Highlander | Ford Mustang | |
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Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Coupe | |
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Wheelbase | 2,789 mm | 2,720 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,854 mm | 4,765 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,925 mm | 1,877 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,730 mm | 1,407 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,875 kg | 1,530 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 73 L | 61 L | 12 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,034 mm | 980 mm | -979 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,506 mm | 1,407 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,453 mm | 1,361 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,123 mm | 1,085 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,013 mm | 881 mm | -880 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,514 mm | 1,356 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,450 mm | 1,189 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 975 mm | 770 mm | 205 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) | 1,854 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 391 L | 371 L | 20 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,198 L | 13.1 | -12.1 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,370 L | 13.1 | -11.1 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 |
2009 Ford Mustang Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 2dr Convertible 315-horsepower 4.6L V8 5-speed automatic RWD |
The adjustability of the power seat. see full Ford Mustang review |
2010 | 2dr Coupe 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed manual RWD |
Very confortable seats, The stock seats hold you pretty well even in a little senmi-agressing driving. Nice position in the power seats and easy to get the just right spot. see full Ford Mustang review |
2009 | 2dr Coupe 300-horsepower 4.6L V8 5-speed manual RWD |
Perfect seating position for both of us. Nice cush for your tush see full Ford Mustang review |
2009 Ford Mustang Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 2dr Coupe 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD |
What rear seat room? see full Ford Mustang review |
2008 | 2dr Coupe 300-horsepower 4.6L V8 5-speed manual RWD |
There is very little rear leg room, but this car isn't meant to be a people carrier. It is nice that there are rear seats, but anyone that is not a small child will have a hard time sitting in the back. see full Ford Mustang review |
2008 | 2dr Coupe supercharged 500hp 5.4L V8 6-speed manual RWD |
waste of space, no good for seating, so should have been made for storage see full Ford Mustang review |