Model Year | 2019 | 2013 | |
Model | Toyota Highlander | Kia Soul | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 295 hp@6600 263 lb-ft@4700 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 164 hp@6500 148 lb-ft@4800 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.8 in | 100.4 in | 9.4 in |
Length | 192.5 in | 162.2 in | 30.3 in |
Width | 75.8 in | 70.3 in | 5.5 in |
Height | 68.1 in | 63.4 in | 4.7 in |
Curb Weight | 4370 lb. | 2707 lb. | 1663 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.2 gal. | 12.7 gal. | 6.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 40.2 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.3 in | 55.2 in | 4.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.2 in | 53.3 in | 3.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 44.2 in | 42.1 in | 2.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.9 in | 39.6 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.6 in | 55.1 in | 4.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.1 in | 52.7 in | 4.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.4 in | 39.0 in | -0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 35.9 in | 0.0 in | 35.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 55.0 in | 0.0 in | 55 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 45.6 in | 0.0 in | 45.6 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 27.7 in | 0.0 in | 27.7 in |
Total Legroom | 110.3 in (over 3 rows) | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 29.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.8 ft3 | 23.7 ft3 | -9.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 42.3 ft3 | 23.7 | 18.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.7 ft3 | 53.4 ft3 | 30.3 ft3 |
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 |
2013 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 |
2013 Kia Soul Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 0 | Excellent room both up front and in the backseat for tall people. Same as previous model see full Kia Soul review |
2013 Kia Soul Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 0 | The front seat is every bit as uncomfortable as the previous model. No improvement here. A tall person will be more comfortable sitting in the rear seat. see full Kia Soul review |