Model Year | 2017 | 2017 | |
Model | Toyota Highlander | Kia Optima | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 Hybrid DOHC-4v 257 hp@257 245 lb-ft@4800 |
2.0L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 154 hp@6000 140 lb-ft@5000 |
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Transmission | CVT | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.8 in | 110.4 in | -0.6 in |
Length | 192.5 in | 191.1 in | 1.4 in |
Width | 75.8 in | 73.2 in | 2.6 in |
Height | 68.1 in | 57.7 in | 10.4 in |
Curb Weight | 4825 lb. | 3486 lb. | 1339 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.2 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 0.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 39.8 in | 0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.3 in | 58.1 in | 1.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.2 in | 56.0 in | 1.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 44.2 in | 45.5 in | -1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.9 in | 37.8 in | 2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.6 in | 56.4 in | 3.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.1 in | 56.0 in | 1.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.4 in | 35.6 in | 2.8 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) | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 29.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.8 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 | -2.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 42.3 ft3 | 15.9 | 26.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.7 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 | 67.8 ft3 |
2017 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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