Model Year | 2020 | 2011 | |
Model | Toyota Highlander | Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 220 kW@6600 357 Nm@4700 |
5.7L V8 OHV-2v 268 kW@5150 529 Nm@4250 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD w/low range | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,850 mm | 2,916 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,950 mm | 4,821 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,930 mm | 1,938 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,730 mm | 1,763 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,964 kg | 2,277 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 68 L | 93 L | -25 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,046 mm | 1,016 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,499 mm | 1,488 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,453 mm | 1,448 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,067 mm | 1,024 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,001 mm | 998 mm | -997 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,491 mm | 1,473 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,448 mm | 1,435 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,041 mm | 980 mm | -979 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 917 mm | 0 mm | 917 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,397 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,158 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 704 mm | 0 mm | 704 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,812 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,004 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 453 L | 1,028 L | 452 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,371 L | 36.3 | -35.3 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,387 L | 1,934 L | 1 L |
2020 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 |
2020 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 |
2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 360-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range |
Huge rear seat leg room and reclining rear seats see full Jeep Grand Cherokee review |
2011 | 4dr SUV 290-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range |
Great head room (no sunroof), excellent ergonomic design to the seat backs, and vertically adjustable lumbar support see full Jeep Grand Cherokee review |
2011 | 4dr SUV 360-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range |
Seats are supportive and highly adjustable. see full Jeep Grand Cherokee review |
2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 360-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range |
They are harder than I would like. I came from an F150 with the luxury package and the seats were amazing, these sears are hard and could be improved upon by being softer. see full Jeep Grand Cherokee review |