Model Year | 2008 | 2006 | |
Model | Toyota Highlander | Honda Insight | |
Engine | 3.3L V6 Hybrid DOHC-4v 156 kW@5600 287 Nm@3600 |
1.0L I3 Hybrid OHC-4v 54 kW@5700 107 Nm@1500 |
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Transmission | CVT | 5-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,789 mm | 2,400 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,785 mm | 3,940 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,910 mm | 1,694 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,730 mm | 1,354 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,045 kg | 839 kg | -837 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 73 L | 40 L | 33 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,031 mm | 986 mm | -985 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,516 mm | 1,283 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,440 mm | 1,237 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,097 mm | 1,090 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,019 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,511 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,435 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 973 mm | 0 mm | 973 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 922 mm | 0 mm | 922 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,397 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,074 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 742 mm | 0 mm | 742 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,812 mm (over 3 rows) | 1,090 mm (over 1 row) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 292 L | 462 L | -170 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,198 L | 16.3 | -15.3 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,701 L | 16.3 | -14.3 L |
2008 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Third row seating and 2nd row has more leg room than the Murano by about 1". see full Toyota Highlander review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
4 cup holders see full Toyota Highlander review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Limo-like leg room and captains chairs see full Toyota Highlander review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 209-horsepower 3.3L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD |
The widest seats of all Midsize SUVs (X5, Q7, Tourag, Cayenne, etc.) see full Toyota Highlander review |
2008 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
seats were hard and flat. Even top of the line luxury model seats were a big disappointment . . . one of the principal reasons we did not choose this vehicle see full Toyota Highlander review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Only two seats in the 2nd row, very small leg room in the 3rd row. see full Toyota Highlander review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
3rd row seat is full bench seat and individual side can not be raised or lowered independently. Access and available room much less than MDX. see full Toyota Highlander review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2006 Honda Insight.