Model Year | 2022 | 2011 | |
Model | Toyota Highlander | Kia Sorento | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 220 kW@6600 357 Nm@4700 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 206 kW@6300 336 Nm@5000 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,850 mm | 2,700 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,950 mm | 4,671 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,930 mm | 1,885 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,730 mm | 1,709 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,964 kg | 1,785 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 68 L | 75 L | -7 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,046 mm | 996 mm | -995 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,499 mm | 1,506 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,453 mm | 1,430 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,067 mm | 1,049 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,001 mm | 996 mm | -995 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,491 mm | 1,491 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,448 mm | 1,420 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,041 mm | 955 mm | -954 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 917 mm | 932 mm | -15 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 | 2,812 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,799 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 453 L | 258 L | 195 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,371 L | 1,048 L | 0 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,387 L | 2,053 L | 0 L |
2022 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2022 Toyota Highlander.
2011 Kia Sorento Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
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 |
2011 | 4dr SUV 276-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Need 7 passenger seating and the Sorento has delivered. Used 3rd row quite a few times with children AND adults. No complaints, although 3rd ride was usually no more than one hour. see full Kia Sorento review |
2011 | 4dr SUV 276-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The third seat was a major factor in our decision process. see full Kia Sorento review |
2011 | 4dr SUV 175-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Good size second row seat. Plenty of room for adults and can fit three child car seats. see full Kia Sorento review |
2011 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 |
2011 | 4dr SUV 276-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
3rd row is tiny, and you are forced to get it, if you want the V-6 see full Kia Sorento review |