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2014 Toyota Highlander and 2017 Honda Pilot Specifications
| Model Year | 2014 | 2017 | |
| Model | Toyota Highlander | Honda Pilot | |
| Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 270 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
3.5L V6 OHC-4v 280 hp@6000 262 lb-ft@4700 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 109.8 in | 111.0 in | -1.2 in |
| Length | 191.1 in | 194.5 in | -3.4 in |
| Width | 75.8 in | 78.6 in | -2.8 in |
| Height | 68.1 in | 69.8 in | -1.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 4454 lb. | 4230 lb. | 224 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 19.2 gal. | 19.5 gal. | -0.3 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 40.1 in | 0.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.3 in | 62.0 in | -2.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.2 in | 59.1 in | -1.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 44.2 in | 40.9 in | 3.3 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.9 in | 40.2 in | -0.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.6 in | 62.0 in | -2.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.1 in | 57.3 in | -0.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 38.4 in | 38.4 in | 0 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 35.9 in | 38.9 in | -3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 55.0 in | 57.6 in | -2.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 45.6 in | 44.6 in | 1 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 27.7 in | 31.9 in | -4.2 in |
| Total Legroom | 110.3 in (over 3 rows) | 111.2 in (over 3 rows) | -0.9 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.8 ft3 | 16.5 ft3 | -2.7 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 42.3 ft3 | 46.8 ft3 | -4.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.7 ft3 | 83.9 ft3 | -0.2 ft3 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Toyota Highlander
| 2014 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| Toyota replaced the 2013 Highlander's rear struts with control arms to enable a three-inch-wider third-row seat, and then used the extra space to cram in a third seating position. So if you need seats for eight people, only the Highlander will do in this threesome. A top-of-the-line Santa Fe only seats six. Other eight-pass options include the Honda Pilot and GM's large crossovers. But those three people best be small, as the Highlander doesn't have nearly as much rear legroom as the Pathfinder or the Santa Fe. To fit children of even middling size in the third row it's necessary to slide the second row well forward. The second row seat cushion is mounted too low for adult comfort. The Nissan's second row suffers from a similar shortcoming, but the Hyundai's does not. see full Toyota Highlander review | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Toyota Highlander
| 2014 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2013 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Perfect for two car seats. Really neat trick - the middle seat for the 2nd row rolls up into the center console. I did not remove it nor attempt to sit in it but that does make the 3rd row more likely to be used for those with car seats. I did not attempt to sit in the 3rd row (looked at it before folding into the floor for cargo space for the entire trip) so cannot opine on it. Use at your own risk. see full Toyota Highlander review |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2017 Honda Pilot
| 2017 Honda Pilot Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2016 | According to their spec sheets, the Ford Explorer and Nissan Pathfinder have more rear legroom than the new Honda Pilot. In practice, though, the Pilot's rear legroom feels at least as generous as theirs--I suspect some creative measuring--and well ahead of what you'll find in a Toyota Highlander. The Pilot's second-row seat isn't as high off the floor as the Ford Explorer's, but is more comfortably positioned than the low benches in the GM crossovers and the Pathfinder. The Elite trim level includes captains chairs, so it can only seat up to seven people. With a second-row split bench, other Pilots can seat eight people. The Pilot's largest seating advantage is its third row. Unlike in most crossovers, the cabin remains broad in the "way back," so there's enough shoulder room for three passengers. The Highlander's third-row bench, though also designed for three passengers, is somewhat narrower and lacking in legroom. Only the GM crossovers roughly match the new Pilot in third-row space as well as passenger capacity. The Pilot's seats are positioned so that the view forward from each is open, further enhancing perceived roominess. see full Honda Pilot review | |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2017 Honda Pilot
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