Model Year | 2013 | 2008 | |
Model | Toyota Highlander | Nissan Armada | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 270 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
5.6L V8 DOHC-4v 317 hp@4900 385 lb-ft@3600 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,789 mm | 3,129 mm | -1 mm |
Length | 4,785 mm | 5,276 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,910 mm | 2,014 mm | -1 mm |
Height | 1,730 mm | 1,961 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,835 kg | 2,405 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 73 L | 106 L | -33 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,031 mm | 1,041 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,516 mm | 1,651 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,440 mm | 1,557 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,097 mm | 1,062 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,019 mm | 1,016 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,511 mm | 1,651 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,435 mm | 1,544 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 973 mm | 1,064 mm | 972 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 922 mm | 912 mm | 10 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,397 mm | 1,618 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,074 mm | 1,240 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 742 mm | 818 mm | -76 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,812 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,944 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 292 L | 566 L | -274 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,198 L | 1,606 L | 0 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,701 L | 2,750 L | 0 L |
2013 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 |
2013 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Perfect for two car seats. Really neat trick - the middle seat for the 2nd row rolls up into the center console. I did not remove it nor attempt to sit in it but that does make the 3rd row more likely to be used for those with car seats. I did not attempt to sit in the 3rd row (looked at it before folding into the floor for cargo space for the entire trip) so cannot opine on it. Use at your own risk. see full Toyota Highlander review |
2012 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I am 6 foot tall, and there is plenty of head and leg room in the driving position. Easy access as well. see full Toyota Highlander review |
2013 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
3rd row seats are useless to me. Too little room for adults. Should have been an option for families with small children. With 3rd row seating, you lose storage space. see full Toyota Highlander review |
2008 Nissan Armada Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 317-horsepower 5.6L V8 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Not enough legroom and headroom in 3rd row seat. see full Nissan Armada review |