Model Year | 2019 | 2010 | |
Model | Toyota Highlander | Nissan Altima | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 Hybrid DOHC-4v 257 hp@257 245 lb-ft@4800 |
2.5L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 158 hp@5200 162 lb-ft@2800 |
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Transmission | CVT | CVT | |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,789 mm | 2,776 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,890 mm | 4,844 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,925 mm | 1,796 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,730 mm | 1,471 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,189 kg | 1,529 kg | 1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 73 L | 76 L | -3 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,034 mm | 1,031 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,506 mm | 1,415 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,453 mm | 1,443 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,123 mm | 1,120 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,013 mm | 935 mm | -934 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,514 mm | 1,410 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,450 mm | 1,334 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 975 mm | 909 mm | 66 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 912 mm | 0 mm | 912 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,397 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,158 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 704 mm | 0 mm | 704 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,802 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,029 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 391 L | 433 L | -42 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,198 L | 15.3 | -14.3 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,370 L | 15.3 | -13.3 L |
2019 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2020 | 4dr SUV 295-horsepower 3.5L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The 3rd row seating is just not for adults at all, and I'm not certain that children would be easy to fit back there as well. I'm not sure what Toyota was thinking, even making the 2020 longer didn't make any difference at all. My one complaint is it is just TOO SMALL! see full Toyota Highlander review |
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 |
2010 Nissan Altima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
I am 6'3", weigh 235. Being a big guy, I find this car VERY comfortable. I use it in my work daily. I drive it multiple trips/day (there have been as many as 8-10 trips/day-from 2 miles up to 50 miles/each trip). So I am in/out of the car multiple times/day. It's very easy to enter and exit and is very roomy for a mid-sized car and also has a lot of rear leg room. The trunk is large as well and the back seat folds down making the useful trunk space all the more. I also like the console and having the iPod connection in the second storage area of the console-out of the way. Hip room of the front seat is very generous as well. Just yesterday I had a rear seat passenger who commented how much leg room they had in the back. see full Nissan Altima review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
I am a big guy who at first did not consider Altima because I did not think I would fit in it. I was surprised to find I fit just fine. I am 6'3" and 252lbs. The front seats provide ample room. I also have a lot of head room. see full Nissan Altima review |
2010 | 2dr Coupe 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Nissan has reputation for reliability see full Nissan Altima review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Comfortable for 6 ft adult. see full Nissan Altima review |
2010 Nissan Altima Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 2dr Coupe 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Very difficult to get in and even more difficult to get out. Only teens in good shape can do it easily see full Nissan Altima review |