Model Year | 2021 | 2008 | |
Model | Toyota Highlander | Honda Accord | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 295 hp@6600 263 lb-ft@4700 |
3.5L V6 OHC-4v 268 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@5000 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 110.2 in | 2 in |
Length | 194.9 in | 194.1 in | 0.8 in |
Width | 76.0 in | 72.7 in | 3.3 in |
Height | 68.1 in | 58.1 in | 10 in |
Curb Weight | 4145 lb. | 3600 lb. | 545 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.9 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -0.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 41.4 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.0 in | 58.2 in | 0.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.2 in | 56.6 in | 0.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.0 in | 42.5 in | -0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 38.5 in | 0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.7 in | 56.4 in | 2.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.0 in | 54.3 in | 2.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 41.0 in | 37.2 in | 3.8 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) | 79.7 in (over 2 rows) | 31 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.0 ft3 | 14.0 ft3 | 2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 48.4 ft3 | 14.0 | 34.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 84.3 ft3 | 14.0 ft3 | 70.3 ft3 |
2021 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 |
2021 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 |
2008 Honda Accord Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 271-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
Placement and tactile feel. see full Honda Accord review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 190-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
Even with the front driver and passenger seats move all the way to the back of their tracks and reclined somewhat, there is still plenty of legroom for backseat passengers (even 6 footers). This is really a full size sedan and not a mid-size. see full Honda Accord review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 190-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
Front seats offer plenty of range of motion. They are comfortable for extended periods of time. Side bolsters are not too soft, not to rigid. Just right. see full Honda Accord review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 177-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
I like the support in the "love handle" area. see full Honda Accord review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 190-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
you can control the driver seat position electrically and in 6 directions see full Honda Accord review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 190-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
electric seats, navigation touch screen, vocal commands see full Honda Accord review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 190-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
Lots of room for two adults see full Honda Accord review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 190-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
This sedan has the most comfort of any sedan I have been in. Others may have had a little more room like the camry but the accord was more comfortable. I am also 6 foot 4 and plenty of head room. see full Honda Accord review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 190-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
lots of room. after sitting for a while, you have enough room to readjust yourself because of how much room there is. see full Honda Accord review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 190-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
its comfortable for driving for a long period of time. see full Honda Accord review |
2008 Honda Accord Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 2dr Coupe 190-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
The coupe has little back seat room. see full Honda Accord review |
2008 | 2dr Coupe 190-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
The seats could go further back providing more leg room. see full Honda Accord review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 190-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
not enough space for knees if a person is ober 180 cm see full Honda Accord review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 190-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
Backache see full Honda Accord review |