Model Year | 2015 | 2008 | |
Model | Toyota Highlander | Kia Rondo | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 270 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 182 hp@6000 182 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,789 mm | 2,700 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,854 mm | 4,547 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,925 mm | 1,821 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,730 mm | 1,720 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,920 kg | 1,562 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 73 L | 60 L | 13 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,034 mm | 1,057 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,506 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,453 mm | 1,387 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,123 mm | 1,049 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,013 mm | 1,057 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,514 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,450 mm | 1,369 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 975 mm | 970 mm | 5 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 912 mm | 892 mm | 20 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,397 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,158 mm | 1,024 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 704 mm | 795 mm | -91 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,802 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,814 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 391 L | 184 L | 207 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,198 L | 898 L | -897 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,370 L | 2,095 L | 0 L |
2015 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Toyota Highlander.
2008 Kia Rondo Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Wagon 182-horsepower 2.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Tall large people can sit in the second row with more comfort as they can in the front seats of our Honda Civic or Sebring convertible. Third row is not bad for short trips for adults and children would be good for longer trips. see full Kia Rondo review |
2007 | 4dr Wagon 182-horsepower 2.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Passengers can be comfortable.Also cup holders,good seat belts. see full Kia Rondo review |
2007 | 4dr Wagon 182-horsepower 2.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
We have enough room for our two kids and the dog in addition to the cargo space for luggage or groceries. see full Kia Rondo review |
2008 Kia Rondo Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Wagon 162-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
It is difficult to find a comfortable driving position in the manual seat because the seat tilts forward as it lifts up. Lumbar support is poor an the steering wheel is too far away. see full Kia Rondo review |