Model Year | 2006 | 2018 | |
Model | Toyota Highlander | Kia Sportage | |
Engine | 3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 215 hp@5600 222 lb-ft@3600 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 240 hp@6000 260 lb-ft@1450 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.9 in | 105.1 in | 1.8 in |
Length | 184.6 in | 176.4 in | 8.2 in |
Width | 71.9 in | 73.0 in | -1.1 in |
Height | 67.9 in | 64.8 in | 3.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3935 lb. | 3765 lb. | 170 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.1 gal. | 16.4 gal. | 2.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 39.3 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.9 in | 57.1 in | 0.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.1 in | 54.3 in | 0.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 41.5 in | -0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 39.1 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.0 in | 55.1 in | 1.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.9 in | 51.2 in | 3.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 38.2 in | -1.8 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 32.3 in | 0.0 in | 32.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 53.2 in | 0.0 in | 53.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 39.8 in | 0.0 in | 39.8 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 30.2 in | 0.0 in | 30.2 in |
Total Legroom | 107.3 in (over 3 rows) | 79.7 in (over 2 rows) | 27.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.5 ft3 | 30.7 ft3 | -20.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 39.7 ft3 | 30.7 | 9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 80.6 ft3 | 60.1 ft3 | 20.5 ft3 |
2006 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr SUV 215-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Ease of entry and exit and the spacious leg room. see full Toyota Highlander review |
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