Model Year | 2015 | 2008 | |
Model | Toyota Highlander | Kia Sedona | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 270 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
3.8L V6 DOHC-4v 250 hp@6000 253 lb-ft@3500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,789 mm | 3,020 mm | -1 mm |
Length | 4,854 mm | 5,131 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,925 mm | 1,989 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,730 mm | 1,760 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,920 kg | 1,990 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 73 L | 80 L | -7 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,034 mm | 1,039 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,506 mm | 1,605 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,453 mm | 1,504 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,123 mm | 1,059 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,013 mm | 1,011 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,514 mm | 1,659 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,450 mm | 1,674 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 975 mm | 1,039 mm | 974 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 912 mm | 973 mm | -61 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,397 mm | 1,537 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,158 mm | 1,273 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 704 mm | 864 mm | -160 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,802 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,962 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 391 L | 912 L | -521 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,198 L | 2,268 L | -1 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,370 L | 4,007 L | -2 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 Sedona Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 250-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Great second row. Not so convinced by third row comfort. see full Kia Sedona review |
2007 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 250-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Besides price, it was the rear seats/trunk area that sold me. see full Kia Sedona review |
2007 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 250-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Fits handicapped son. see full Kia Sedona review |
2007 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 250-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Room and comfort compared to the Sonata see full Kia Sedona review |
2008 Kia Sedona Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 250-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The only thing that I would change is the fold down tray that sits between the front seats. (It is removable but I havent done that yey) see full Kia Sedona review |
2007 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 250-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Very uncomfortable getting to the 3rd row seats see full Kia Sedona review |