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Toyota Highlander (2020) vs. Honda Civic (2009) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2020 Toyota Highlander and 2009 Honda Civic specs.

2020 Toyota Highlander and 2009 Honda Civic Specifications

Model Year 2020 2009  
Model Toyota Highlander Honda Civic  
Engine 2.5L I4 Hybrid
DOHC-4v
186 hp@6000
175 lb-ft@4400
1.3L I4 Hybrid
OHC-2v
110 hp@6000
123 lb-ft@1000
 
Transmission CVT CVT  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 112.2 in 106.3 in 5.9 in
Length 194.9 in 176.7 in 18.2 in
Width 76.0 in 69.0 in 7 in
Height 68.1 in 56.5 in 11.6 in
Curb Weight 4330 lb. 2904 lb. 1426 lb.
Fuel Capacity 17.9 gal. 13.2 gal. 4.7 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 41.2 in 39.4 in 1.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 59.0 in 53.7 in 5.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1 57.2 in 51.9 in 5.3 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.0 in 42.2 in -0.2 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.4 in 37.4 in 2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 58.7 in 52.4 in 6.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2 57.0 in 51.0 in 6 in
Legroom, Row 2 41.0 in 34.6 in 6.4 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) 76.8 in (over 2 rows) 33.9 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 16.0 ft3 12.0 ft3 4 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 48.4 ft3 12.0 36.4 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 84.3 ft3 12.0 ft3 72.3 ft3

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2020 Toyota Highlander

2020 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2020 Toyota Highlander

2020 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

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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