Model Year | 2017 | 2011 | |
Model | Toyota Highlander | Nissan Maxima | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 295 hp@6600 263 lb-ft@4700 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6400 261 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable CVT | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.8 in | 109.3 in | 0.5 in |
Length | 192.5 in | 190.6 in | 1.9 in |
Width | 75.8 in | 73.2 in | 2.6 in |
Height | 68.1 in | 57.8 in | 10.3 in |
Curb Weight | 4370 lb. | 3556 lb. | 814 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.2 gal. | 20.0 gal. | -0.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 38.5 in | 2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.3 in | 56.3 in | 3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.2 in | 53.4 in | 3.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 44.2 in | 43.8 in | 0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.9 in | 36.4 in | 3.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.6 in | 55.1 in | 4.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.1 in | 53.9 in | 3.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.4 in | 34.6 in | 3.8 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) | 78.4 in (over 2 rows) | 31.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.8 ft3 | 14.2 ft3 | -0.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 42.3 ft3 | 14.2 | 28.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.7 ft3 | 14.2 ft3 | 69.5 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 |
2011 Nissan Maxima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Lumbar in the base model. Good side bolstering on bottom cushion and through the shoulders. Large range of adjustment and the wheel tilts and shifts. see full Nissan Maxima review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Lots of room, soft seats. see full Nissan Maxima review |