Model Year | 2020 | 2008 | |
Model | Toyota Highlander | Kia Sedona | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 295 hp@6600 263 lb-ft@4700 |
3.8L V6 DOHC-4v 250 hp@6000 253 lb-ft@3500 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,850 mm | 3,020 mm | -1 mm |
Length | 4,950 mm | 5,131 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,930 mm | 1,989 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,730 mm | 1,760 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,880 kg | 1,990 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 68 L | 80 L | -12 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,046 mm | 1,039 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,499 mm | 1,605 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,453 mm | 1,504 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,067 mm | 1,059 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,001 mm | 1,011 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,491 mm | 1,659 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,448 mm | 1,674 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,041 mm | 1,039 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 917 mm | 973 mm | -56 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 | 2,812 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,962 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 453 L | 912 L | -459 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,371 L | 2,268 L | -1 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,387 L | 4,007 L | -2 L |
2020 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
With each redesign (for 2008, 2014, and 2020) Toyota has enlarged the Highlander, yet the crossover's third-row seat remains uncomforably low and tight. For adults to be even passably comfortable in the way-back the second row must be slid forward, rendering legroom there also marginal. Some three-row crossovers have much roomier and more comfortable third-row seats. But if you want to be able to squeeze in eight people, Highlanders with a second-row bench can do this. Because they have significantly narrower third-row seats, the Ford Explorer and Kia Sorento cannot fit three people back there even in a pinch, so in hybrid form the former has a maximum capacity of seven people and the latter only six. (The Sorento PHEV will be able to seat seven.) This noted, if you want your adult passengers to have plenty of room, the practical capacity of each is four people. see full Toyota Highlander review |
2020 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 |
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 |