Model Year | 2015 | 2014 | |
Model | Toyota Highlander | Lexus CT | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 Hybrid DOHC-4v 231 hp@5800 215 lb-ft@4800 |
1.8L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 98 hp@5200 105 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | CVT | CVT | |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.8 in | 102.4 in | 7.4 in |
Length | 191.1 in | 170.1 in | 21 in |
Width | 75.8 in | 69.5 in | 6.3 in |
Height | 68.1 in | 56.7 in | 11.4 in |
Curb Weight | 4860 lb. | 3130 lb. | 1730 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.2 gal. | 11.9 gal. | 7.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 37.8 in | 2.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.3 in | 53.9 in | 5.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.2 in | 53.0 in | 4.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 44.2 in | 41.5 in | 2.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.9 in | 37.0 in | 2.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.6 in | 52.6 in | 7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.1 in | 51.8 in | 5.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.4 in | 32.9 in | 5.5 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) | 74.4 in (over 2 rows) | 35.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.8 ft3 | 14.3 ft3 | -0.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 42.3 ft3 | 14.3 | 28 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.7 ft3 | 32.0 ft3 | 51.7 ft3 |
2015 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Toyota Highlander.
2014 Lexus CT Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Lexus design is in a class of its own. The interior layout is straight and simple, and everything is where you expect it to be. Although faced with great swathes leather and technology in front of the driver, the most noticeable feature was how comfortable the seats were. Eve in the lowest-price Lexus available sat thrones on par with top-tier German luxury. Simple, I admit, but it?s important, and Lexus has nailed it. see full Lexus CT review |