Model Year | 2018 | 2023 | |
Model | Toyota Highlander | Kia Niro | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 Hybrid DOHC-4v 257 hp@257 245 lb-ft@4800 |
1.6L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 104 hp@5700 106 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | CVT | 6-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.8 in | 107.1 in | 2.7 in |
Length | 192.5 in | 174.0 in | 18.5 in |
Width | 75.8 in | 71.8 in | 4 in |
Height | 68.1 in | 60.8 in | 7.3 in |
Curb Weight | 4825 lb. | 3071 lb. | 1754 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.2 gal. | 11.1 gal. | 8.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 40.5 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.3 in | 56.2 in | 3.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.2 in | 45.4 in | 11.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 44.2 in | 41.5 in | 2.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.9 in | 39.5 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.6 in | 55.4 in | 4.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.1 in | 53.0 in | 4.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.4 in | 39.8 in | -1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 35.9 in | 0.0 in | 35.9 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 | 110.3 in (over 3 rows) | 81.3 in (over 2 rows) | 29 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.8 ft3 | 22.8 ft3 | -9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 42.3 ft3 | 22.8 | 19.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.7 ft3 | 63.7 ft3 | 20 ft3 |
2018 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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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