Model Year | 2015 | 2013 | |
Model | Toyota Highlander | Kia Sorento | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 270 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 276 hp@6300 248 lb-ft@5000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,789 mm | 2,700 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,854 mm | 4,671 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,925 mm | 1,885 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,730 mm | 1,709 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,020 kg | 1,785 kg | 1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 73 L | 75 L | -2 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,034 mm | 996 mm | -995 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,506 mm | 1,506 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,453 mm | 1,430 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,123 mm | 1,049 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,013 mm | 996 mm | -995 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,514 mm | 1,491 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,450 mm | 1,420 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 975 mm | 955 mm | 20 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 912 mm | 932 mm | -20 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,397 mm | 1,367 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,158 mm | 1,128 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 704 mm | 795 mm | -91 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,802 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,799 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 391 L | 258 L | 133 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,198 L | 1,048 L | 0 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,370 L | 2,053 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.
2013 Kia Sorento Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 276-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The Kia Sorento had very good seating positions in the front for a very tall person, I'm almost 6'5" and was able to fit with the sunroof / panaramic roof. You get a feeling of control and confidence. You do loose about 1" or so with the see full Kia Sorento review |
2012 | 4dr SUV 276-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Very comfortable seats up front with tons of leg room. see full Kia Sorento review |
2013 Kia Sorento Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 276-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Needs an adjustable second row and a little more cargo room when the third row seat is up. see full Kia Sorento review |