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Toyota Highlander (2011) vs. Honda Civic (2009) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2011 Toyota Highlander and 2009 Honda Civic specs.

2011 Toyota Highlander and 2009 Honda Civic Specifications

Model Year 2011 2009  
Model Toyota Highlander Honda Civic  
Engine 3.5L V6 Hybrid
DOHC-4v
245 hp@6000
234 lb-ft@4800
1.3L I4 Hybrid
OHC-2v
110 hp@6000
123 lb-ft@1000
 
Transmission CVT CVT  
Drivetrain AWD FWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 109.8 in 106.3 in 3.5 in
Length 188.4 in 176.7 in 11.7 in
Width 75.2 in 69.0 in 6.2 in
Height 68.1 in 56.5 in 11.6 in
Curb Weight 4641 lb. 2904 lb. 1737 lb.
Fuel Capacity 19.2 gal. 13.2 gal. 6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.6 in 39.4 in 1.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 59.7 in 53.7 in 6 in
Hip Room, Row 1 56.7 in 51.9 in 4.8 in
Legroom, Row 1 43.2 in 42.2 in 1 in
Headroom, Row 2 40.1 in 37.4 in 2.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 59.5 in 52.4 in 7.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2 56.5 in 51.0 in 5.5 in
Legroom, Row 2 38.3 in 34.6 in 3.7 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) 76.8 in (over 2 rows) 33.9 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 10.3 ft3 12.0 ft3 -1.7 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 42.3 ft3 12.0 30.3 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 95.4 ft3 12.0 ft3 83.4 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Toyota Highlander

2011 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Honda Civic

2009 Honda Civic Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4
5-speed automatic FWD
unbelievable much room on the rear seats see full Honda Civic review
2008 4dr Sedan 197-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed manual FWD
Good lumbar and side support, nicely adjustable seat and wheel. Shifter is very close to the wheel. Fits me like a glove, but my wife does find the seatback slightly tall. see full Honda Civic review
2009 Honda Civic Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4
5-speed manual FWD
Driver seat is uncomfortable. Not upright enough. Not a great seat for correct posture. see full Honda Civic review
2008 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4
5-speed manual FWD
Seats were rock hard(in summer) see full Honda Civic review
2008 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4
5-speed manual FWD
very poor AC performance during hot weather see full Honda Civic review
2008 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4
5-speed automatic FWD
not able to fit a rear facing child seat, or very difficult to fit it. we had to even find a small size one. see full Honda Civic review
2008 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4
5-speed automatic FWD
It took me a long time to find a comfortable driving position in this car. It may because of the low seat. I was finally (mostly) successful, but it took a long time to find it, and it is very different than my typical driving position. Also, not great on long trips -- the seat is generally supportive, but it starts to break down a few hours in. see full Honda Civic review
2008 4dr Sedan 110-horsepower 1.3L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
No access from trunk area. Also, very strong chemical smell in vehicle...off gassing from fabrics. The prius did not have near the smell. see full Honda Civic review
 
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