Model Year | 2019 | 2008 | |
Model | Toyota Highlander | Kia Sorento | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 295 hp@6600 263 lb-ft@4700 |
3.8L V6 DOHC-4v 262 hp@6000 260 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD w/low range | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,789 mm | 2,710 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,890 mm | 4,590 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,925 mm | 1,862 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,730 mm | 1,730 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,057 kg | 2,031 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 73 L | 80 L | -7 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,034 mm | 1,008 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,506 mm | 1,496 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,453 mm | 1,405 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,123 mm | 1,082 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,013 mm | 1,003 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,514 mm | 1,483 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,450 mm | 1,473 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 975 mm | 917 mm | 58 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 912 mm | 0 mm | 912 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,397 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,158 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 704 mm | 0 mm | 704 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,802 mm (over 3 rows) | 1,999 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 391 L | 898 L | -507 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,198 L | 31.7 | -30.7 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,370 L | 1,880 L | 1 L |
2019 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 |
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 |
2008 Kia Sorento Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 262-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Plenty of room for my large frame. Seats are comfortable with adjustable lumbar support. see full Kia Sorento review |