Model Year | 2019 | 2022 | |
Model | Toyota Highlander | Kia Carnival | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 295 hp@6600 263 lb-ft@4700 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6400 262 lb-ft@5000 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,789 mm | 3,091 mm | -1 mm |
Length | 4,890 mm | 5,156 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,925 mm | 1,994 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,730 mm | 1,740 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,982 kg | 1,985 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 73 L | 72 L | 1 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,034 mm | 1,039 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,506 mm | 1,631 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,453 mm | 1,519 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,123 mm | 1,044 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,013 mm | 1,003 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,514 mm | 1,605 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,450 mm | 1,687 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 975 mm | 1,029 mm | 974 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 912 mm | 980 mm | -68 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,397 mm | 1,511 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,158 mm | 1,280 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 704 mm | 904 mm | -200 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,802 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,977 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 391 L | 1,138 L | 390 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,198 L | 2,461 L | -1 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,370 L | 4,109 L | -2 L |
2019 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 |
2018 | 4dr SUV 295-horsepower 3.5L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
3rd row seat is midget sized. Claiming that the Highlander is an 8-passenger vehicle is a lie. It's either 5 normal-sized people, or Snow White and the 7 dwarfs. There is no way you can accommodate 8 normal-sized people comfortably in this car. see full Toyota Highlander review |
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