Model Year | 2007 | 2015 | |
Model | Toyota Highlander | Kia Sportage | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,715 mm | 2,639 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,689 mm | 4,440 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,826 mm | 1,854 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,725 mm | 1,636 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,595 kg | 1,488 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 72 L | 55 L | 17 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,016 mm | 993 mm | -992 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,471 mm | 1,440 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,400 mm | 1,364 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,034 mm | 1,052 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,011 mm | 978 mm | -977 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,448 mm | 1,400 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,394 mm | 1,247 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 925 mm | 963 mm | -38 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 820 mm | 0 mm | 820 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,351 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,011 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 767 mm | 0 mm | 767 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,725 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,014 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 297 L | 739 L | -442 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,124 L | 26.1 | -25.1 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,282 L | 1,546 L | 1 L |
2007 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Third row seating and 2nd row has more leg room than the Murano by about 1". see full Toyota Highlander review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
4 cup holders see full Toyota Highlander review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Limo-like leg room and captains chairs see full Toyota Highlander review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 209-horsepower 3.3L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD |
The widest seats of all Midsize SUVs (X5, Q7, Tourag, Cayenne, etc.) see full Toyota Highlander review |
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 |
2007 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
3rd row seat is full bench seat and individual side can not be raised or lowered independently. Access and available room much less than MDX. see full Toyota Highlander review |
2015 Kia Sportage Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr SUV | Seats are just not comfortable for any trips lasting more than an hour. I'm 6'1 and my wife is 5'6" and we both found the seats to be uncomfortable on long trips see full Kia Sportage review |