| Model Year | 2007 | 2010 | |
| Model | Toyota Highlander | GMC Terrain | |
| Engine | 3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 215 hp@5600 222 lb-ft@3600 |
3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 264 hp@6950 222 lb-ft@5100 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 106.9 in | 112.5 in | -5.6 in |
| Length | 184.6 in | 185.3 in | -0.7 in |
| Width | 71.9 in | 72.8 in | -0.9 in |
| Height | 67.9 in | 66.3 in | 1.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 3649 lb. | 4032 lb. | -383 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 19.1 gal. | 18.8 gal. | 0.3 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 39.8 in | 0.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.9 in | 55.7 in | 2.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.1 in | 55.1 in | 0 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 41.2 in | -0.5 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 39.2 in | 0.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.0 in | 55.3 in | 1.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.9 in | 51.3 in | 3.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 39.9 in | -3.5 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 32.3 in | 0.0 in | 32.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 53.2 in | 0.0 in | 53.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 39.8 in | 0.0 in | 39.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 30.2 in | 0.0 in | 30.2 in |
| Total Legroom | 107.3 in (over 3 rows) | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 26.2 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.5 ft3 | 31.6 ft3 | -21.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 39.7 ft3 | 31.6 | 8.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 80.6 ft3 | 63.9 ft3 | 16.7 ft3 |
| 2007 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Third row seating and 2nd row has more leg room than the Murano by about 1". see full Toyota Highlander review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
4 cup holders see full Toyota Highlander review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Limo-like leg room and captains chairs see full Toyota Highlander review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 209-horsepower 3.3L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD |
The widest seats of all Midsize SUVs (X5, Q7, Tourag, Cayenne, etc.) see full Toyota Highlander review |
| 2006 | 4dr SUV 215-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Ease of entry and exit and the spacious leg room. see full Toyota Highlander review |
| 2007 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
3rd row seat is full bench seat and individual side can not be raised or lowered independently. Access and available room much less than MDX. see full Toyota Highlander review |
| 2010 GMC Terrain Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Plenty of leg room for all in the back seat. Very spacious. see full GMC Terrain review |
| 2011 | 4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The cloth power seat are very comfortable. see full GMC Terrain review |
| 2011 | 4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Plenty of room. see full GMC Terrain review |
| 2010 | 4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
great, lots of room for a 6ft.3in teenager see full GMC Terrain review |
| 2010 | 4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Plenty of rear seat lag room with seat fully slide back. see full GMC Terrain review |
| 2010 | 4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Comfortable vehicle for driver and front seat passenger see full GMC Terrain review |