Model Year | 2014 | 2011 | |
Model | Toyota Highlander | Ford Mustang | |
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Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Coupe | |
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Wheelbase | 109.8 in | 107.1 in | 2.7 in |
Length | 191.1 in | 188.1 in | 3 in |
Width | 75.8 in | 73.9 in | 1.9 in |
Height | 68.1 in | 55.6 in | 12.5 in |
Curb Weight | 4134 lb. | 3453 lb. | 681 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.2 gal. | 16.0 gal. | 3.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 38.5 in | 2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.3 in | 55.3 in | 4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.2 in | 53.4 in | 3.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 44.2 in | 42.4 in | 1.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.9 in | 34.7 in | 5.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.6 in | 51.6 in | 8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.1 in | 46.8 in | 10.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.4 in | 29.8 in | 8.6 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) | 72.2 in (over 2 rows) | 38.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.8 ft3 | 13.4 ft3 | 0.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 42.3 ft3 | 13.4 | 28.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.7 ft3 | 13.4 ft3 | 70.3 ft3 |
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 |
2011 Ford Mustang Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2010 | 2dr Convertible 315-horsepower 4.6L V8 5-speed automatic RWD |
The adjustability of the power seat. see full Ford Mustang review |
2011 Ford Mustang Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 2dr Coupe 305-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed manual RWD |
My dad's 2010 Camaro has much more legroom than my Mustang. 2 more inches would help a lot, though I have to admit even at 6-3, I'm still pretty comfy in the Mustang. The room would be nice to have on trips. see full Ford Mustang review |
2011 | 2dr Coupe 305-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed manual RWD |
Felt like seating position was "on the floor". Steering wheel had only tilt adjustment, no telescope. see full Ford Mustang review |
2010 | 2dr Coupe 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD |
What rear seat room? see full Ford Mustang review |