Model Year | 2007 | 2014 | |
Model | Toyota Highlander | Mitsubishi Outlander | |
Engine | 3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 215 hp@5600 222 lb-ft@3600 |
3.0L V6 OHC-4v 224 hp@6250 215 lb-ft@3750 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.9 in | 105.1 in | 1.8 in |
Length | 184.6 in | 183.3 in | 1.3 in |
Width | 71.9 in | 70.9 in | 1 in |
Height | 67.9 in | 66.1 in | 1.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3649 lb. | 3571 lb. | 78 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.1 gal. | 16.6 gal. | 2.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 40.6 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.9 in | 56.4 in | 1.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.1 in | 52.6 in | 2.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 40.9 in | -0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 38.4 in | 1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.0 in | 56.0 in | 1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.9 in | 51.7 in | 3.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 37.3 in | -0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 32.3 in | 35.7 in | -3.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 53.2 in | 50.6 in | 2.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 39.8 in | 39.4 in | 0.4 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 30.2 in | 28.2 in | 2 in |
Total Legroom | 107.3 in (over 3 rows) | 106.4 in (over 3 rows) | 0.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.5 ft3 | 10.3 ft3 | 0.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 39.7 ft3 | 34.2 ft3 | 5.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 80.6 ft3 | 63.3 ft3 | 17.3 ft3 |
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 |
2014 Mitsubishi Outlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
There's a reason three-row crossovers tend to be much larger than this pair. The third-row seat in the Kia Sorento doesn't provide enough headroom for the average adult male. Both comfort and knee room are also in short supply. You might think that a seat couldn't get any tighter than the Sorento's third row. But, based on the official specs, the Outlander has nearly four inches less combined legroom--a huge difference. Even children won't fit in the Mitsubishi's third row unless you slide the second row forward much of the way. The 2014's third row seat is at least a conventional seat. Last year it was little more than a sling. In either vehicle the second row split bench is roomy and comfortable, with enough height off the floor to provide adults with good thigh support. But the rear passengers in the Outlander don't get air vents. Those in the Kia do. see full Mitsubishi Outlander review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander.