Model Year | 2010 | 2010 | |
Model | Toyota Highlander | GMC Acadia | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 270 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 288 hp@6300 270 lb-ft@3400 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.8 in | 118.9 in | -9.1 in |
Length | 188.4 in | 200.7 in | -12.3 in |
Width | 75.2 in | 78.2 in | -3 in |
Height | 68.1 in | 69.9 in | -1.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3979 lb. | 4722 lb. | -743 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.2 gal. | 22.0 gal. | -2.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 40.4 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.7 in | 61.9 in | -2.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 57.8 in | -1.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.2 in | 41.3 in | 1.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.1 in | 39.3 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.5 in | 61.1 in | -1.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 57.9 in | -1.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 36.9 in | 1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 36.3 in | 38.4 in | -2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 55.0 in | 57.8 in | -2.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 42.3 in | 48.3 in | -6 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 29.2 in | 33.2 in | -4 in |
Total Legroom | 110.7 in (over 3 rows) | 111.4 in (over 3 rows) | -0.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.3 ft3 | 24.1 ft3 | -13.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 42.3 ft3 | 68.9 ft3 | -26.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 95.4 ft3 | 116.9 ft3 | -21.5 ft3 |
2010 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUV 187-horsepower 2.7L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Lots of room in the second row, including seats that recline and move back & forth. Having the third row as an option for occasional use was really the deciding factor. see full Toyota Highlander review |
2010 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD |
Third row minimal legroom see full Toyota Highlander review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Only two seats in the 2nd row, very small leg room in the 3rd row. see full Toyota Highlander review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
seats were hard and flat. Even top of the line luxury model seats were a big disappointment . . . one of the principal reasons we did not choose this vehicle see full Toyota Highlander review |
2010 GMC Acadia Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 288-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
we travel with adults not children and find the 2nd row very comfortable. see full GMC Acadia review |
2010 | 4dr SUV 288-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Better 2nd & 3rd row comfort than the Honda Minivan (this is to be a daily driver for a family with 4 kids under 10) see full GMC Acadia review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 288-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Lots of head room for tall folks. Comfortable seats. Lots of knee room. see full GMC Acadia review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 288-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Power seats have versatile adjustments. Thigh support is better than some compact SUVs that I compared. Tilt and telescoping steering wheel is flexible for driving position. see full GMC Acadia review |