Model Year | 2017 | 2006 | |
Model | Toyota Highlander | Nissan Altima | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 295 hp@6600 263 lb-ft@4700 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5800 249 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.8 in | 110.2 in | -0.4 in |
Length | 192.5 in | 192.3 in | 0.2 in |
Width | 75.8 in | 70.4 in | 5.4 in |
Height | 68.1 in | 57.9 in | 10.2 in |
Curb Weight | 4370 lb. | 3274 lb. | 1096 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.2 gal. | 20.0 gal. | -0.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 40.8 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.3 in | 56.3 in | 3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.2 in | 53.0 in | 4.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 44.2 in | 43.9 in | 0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.9 in | 37.6 in | 2.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.6 in | 56.0 in | 3.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.1 in | 54.5 in | 2.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.4 in | 36.4 in | 2 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) | 80.3 in (over 2 rows) | 30 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.8 ft3 | 15.6 ft3 | -1.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 42.3 ft3 | 15.6 | 26.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.7 ft3 | 15.6 ft3 | 68.1 ft3 |
2017 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2006 Nissan Altima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 158-horsepower 2.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
People who get into the back seat rant and rave about how much room they have, even with my seat all the way back. see full Nissan Altima review |
2005 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Big accommodating backseat. see full Nissan Altima review |
2006 Nissan Altima Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Cramp for a midsized sedan. see full Nissan Altima review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
front seat squirm!!!! many people have it and it annoys me. see full Nissan Altima review |