Model Year | 2018 | 2011 | |
Model | Toyota Highlander | Ford Taurus | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,789 mm | 2,868 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,890 mm | 5,154 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,925 mm | 1,935 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,730 mm | 1,542 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,889 kg | 1,821 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 73 L | 76 L | -3 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,034 mm | 991 mm | -990 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,506 mm | 1,471 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,453 mm | 1,430 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,123 mm | 1,064 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,013 mm | 960 mm | -959 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,514 mm | 1,445 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,450 mm | 1,417 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 975 mm | 968 mm | 7 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) | 2,032 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 391 L | 569 L | -178 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,198 L | 20.1 | -19.1 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,370 L | 20.1 | -18.1 L |
2018 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2011 Ford Taurus Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Three adult room in the back seat - comfortably! see full Ford Taurus review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 365hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The front and rear seats are very comfortable. The back can be cramped with three passengers. The SL has heated front and rear seats which works great and are needed as the car heater is very slow to initially get warm. The heated steering wheel is also a nice touch. The seat fabric is soft but the light color might not wear well. see full Ford Taurus review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Leather appointed seats are like sitting in an easy chair. see full Ford Taurus review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 365hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Independently adjustable lumbar and cushion supports, individual front seat heaters, coolers and massagers for both the seat cushion and the back. Need I say more? see full Ford Taurus review |
2011 Ford Taurus Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 0 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The front seats are horrible- similar to airline seats, and no amount of adjusting or adding cushions helped. I'm 6'2 and my wife is 5'3.and neither of us could get comfortable. After 2 weeks, it was actually painful to drive this car. see full Ford Taurus review |
2012 | 0 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Not enough headroom for adults in the rear seat. Seat comfort is as poor as the front seats. see full Ford Taurus review |