Model Year | 2020 | 2020 | |
Model | Toyota Highlander | Honda Accord | |
Engine | 2.5L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 186 hp@6000 175 lb-ft@4400 |
2.0L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 143 hp@6200 129 lb-ft@3500 |
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Transmission | CVT | 1-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 111.4 in | 0.8 in |
Length | 194.9 in | 192.2 in | 2.7 in |
Width | 76.0 in | 73.3 in | 2.7 in |
Height | 68.1 in | 57.1 in | 11 in |
Curb Weight | 4330 lb. | 3342 lb. | 988 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.9 gal. | 14.8 gal. | 3.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 39.5 in | 1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.0 in | 58.3 in | 0.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.2 in | 55.3 in | 1.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.0 in | 42.3 in | -0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 37.3 in | 2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.7 in | 56.5 in | 2.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.0 in | 55.0 in | 2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 41.0 in | 40.4 in | 0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 36.1 in | 0.0 in | 36.1 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 | 110.7 in (over 3 rows) | 82.7 in (over 2 rows) | 28 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.0 ft3 | 16.7 ft3 | -0.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 48.4 ft3 | 16.7 | 31.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 84.3 ft3 | 16.7 ft3 | 67.6 ft3 |
2020 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
With each redesign (for 2008, 2014, and 2020) Toyota has enlarged the Highlander, yet the crossover's third-row seat remains uncomforably low and tight. For adults to be even passably comfortable in the way-back the second row must be slid forward, rendering legroom there also marginal. Some three-row crossovers have much roomier and more comfortable third-row seats. But if you want to be able to squeeze in eight people, Highlanders with a second-row bench can do this. Because they have significantly narrower third-row seats, the Ford Explorer and Kia Sorento cannot fit three people back there even in a pinch, so in hybrid form the former has a maximum capacity of seven people and the latter only six. (The Sorento PHEV will be able to seat seven.) This noted, if you want your adult passengers to have plenty of room, the practical capacity of each is four people. see full Toyota Highlander review |
2020 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2020 | 4dr SUV 295-horsepower 3.5L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The 3rd row seating is just not for adults at all, and I'm not certain that children would be easy to fit back there as well. I'm not sure what Toyota was thinking, even making the 2020 longer didn't make any difference at all. My one complaint is it is just TOO SMALL! see full Toyota Highlander review |
2020 Honda Accord Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2020 | 0 |
Front seats are softly padded in a way that is uncommon in modern vehicles. Driver's seat adjustments are above average, as there is an adjustable thigh support. Passenger seats lack lumbar adjustment and thigh support extensions, but have full 8-way power including seat-bottom tilt and height adjustment.
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Some drivers complain the lumbar support is intrusive, while others complain it's too subtle. Remember to sit in a seat and get a feel for yourself, as it is very subjective.
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The driver's seat has the option of a facial recognition system that is fairly reliable if used correctly and a useful feature that is not common in other cars. Memory buttons remain on the door for those that prefer them.
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The details that count: According to the owner's manual, the facial recognition system's software is open-source and data remains in the vehicle.
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