Model Year | 2011 | 2015 | |
Model | Toyota Highlander | GMC Terrain | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 270 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 301 hp@6500 272 lb-ft@4800 |
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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 | 112.5 in | -2.7 in |
Length | 188.4 in | 185.3 in | 3.1 in |
Width | 75.2 in | 72.8 in | 2.4 in |
Height | 68.1 in | 66.3 in | 1.8 in |
Curb Weight | 4045 lb. | 4032 lb. | 13 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.2 gal. | 18.8 gal. | 0.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 39.8 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.7 in | 55.7 in | 4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 55.1 in | 1.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.2 in | 41.2 in | 2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.1 in | 39.2 in | 0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.5 in | 55.3 in | 4.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 51.3 in | 5.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 39.9 in | -1.6 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 36.3 in | 0.0 in | 36.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 55.0 in | 0.0 in | 55 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 42.3 in | 0.0 in | 42.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 29.2 in | 0.0 in | 29.2 in |
Total Legroom | 110.7 in (over 3 rows) | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 29.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.3 ft3 | 31.6 ft3 | -21.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 42.3 ft3 | 31.6 | 10.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 95.4 ft3 | 63.9 ft3 | 31.5 ft3 |
2011 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I am 6 foot tall, and there is plenty of head and leg room in the driving position. Easy access as well. see full Toyota Highlander review |
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 |
2011 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
3rd row seats are useless to me. Too little room for adults. Should have been an option for families with small children. With 3rd row seating, you lose storage space. see full Toyota Highlander review |
2011 | 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD |
Third row minimal legroom see full Toyota Highlander review |
2015 GMC Terrain Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2015 | 4dr SUV 301-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The rear seat room is plentiful, and because rear seat can be slid forward and back, you can shift between needing more leg room and using more of the cargo area. We had traded in a 2015 Dodge Journey for the Terrain, because of safety concerns, but realized after we had it for awhile, the rear seat of the Journey was not able to go back far enough into the cargo area, and because of the bulky and high mounted head rests, you felt trapped. The Terrain does not have these issues and feels much more roomy and comfortable. The rear seats are supportive and not at all like some back seats that feel like they were an afterthought. see full GMC Terrain review |