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2014 Toyota Highlander and 2012 Kia Soul Specifications
| Model Year | 2014 | 2012 | |
| Model | Toyota Highlander | Kia Soul | |
| Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 270 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 164 hp@6500 148 lb-ft@4800 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,789 mm | 2,550 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,854 mm | 4,120 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,925 mm | 1,786 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,730 mm | 1,610 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,920 kg | 1,260 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 73 L | 48 L | 25 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,034 mm | 1,021 mm | 0 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,506 mm | 1,402 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,453 mm | 1,354 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,123 mm | 1,069 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 1,013 mm | 1,006 mm | 0 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,514 mm | 1,400 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,450 mm | 1,339 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 975 mm | 991 mm | -16 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) | 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 391 L | 671 L | -280 L |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,198 L | 23.7 | -22.7 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,370 L | 1,512 L | 1 L |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Toyota Highlander
| 2014 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 | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Toyota Highlander
| 2014 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2013 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Perfect for two car seats. Really neat trick - the middle seat for the 2nd row rolls up into the center console. I did not remove it nor attempt to sit in it but that does make the 3rd row more likely to be used for those with car seats. I did not attempt to sit in the 3rd row (looked at it before folding into the floor for cargo space for the entire trip) so cannot opine on it. Use at your own risk. see full Toyota Highlander review |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Kia Soul
| 2012 Kia Soul Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| The seats are similarly sufficient for casual around-town driving but subpar for even moderate distances. Less than half way through our four-hour drive the hard, flat cushions grew uncomfortable. see full Kia Soul review | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Kia Soul
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