Model Year | 2022 | 2011 | |
Model | Toyota Highlander | Nissan Quest | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 295 hp@6600 263 lb-ft@4700 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6000 240 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | CVT | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 118.1 in | -5.9 in |
Length | 194.9 in | 200.8 in | -5.9 in |
Width | 76.0 in | 77.6 in | -1.6 in |
Height | 68.1 in | 71.5 in | -3.4 in |
Curb Weight | 4145 lb. | 4367 lb. | -222 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.9 gal. | 20.0 gal. | -2.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 42.1 in | -0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.0 in | 64.5 in | -5.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.2 in | 57.3 in | -0.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.0 in | 43.8 in | -1.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 41.6 in | -2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.7 in | 63.2 in | -4.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.0 in | 66.0 in | -9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 41.0 in | 36.7 in | 4.3 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 36.1 in | 40.0 in | -3.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 55.0 in | 61.2 in | -6.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 45.6 in | 49.6 in | -4 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 27.7 in | 40.5 in | -12.8 in |
Total Legroom | 110.7 in (over 3 rows) | 121 in (over 3 rows) | -10.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.0 ft3 | 35.1 ft3 | -19.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 48.4 ft3 | 63.6 ft3 | -15.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 84.3 ft3 | 108.4 ft3 | -24.1 ft3 |
2022 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
With each redesign (for 2008, 2014, and 2020) Toyota has enlarged the Highlander, yet the crossover's third-row seat remains uncomforably low and tight. For adults to be even passably comfortable in the way-back the second row must be slid forward, rendering legroom there also marginal. Some three-row crossovers have much roomier and more comfortable third-row seats. But if you want to be able to squeeze in eight people, Highlanders with a second-row bench can do this. Because they have significantly narrower third-row seats, the Ford Explorer and Kia Sorento cannot fit three people back there even in a pinch, so in hybrid form the former has a maximum capacity of seven people and the latter only six. (The Sorento PHEV will be able to seat seven.) This noted, if you want your adult passengers to have plenty of room, the practical capacity of each is four people. see full Toyota Highlander review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2022 Toyota Highlander.
2011 Nissan Quest Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 260-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT FWD |
. see full Nissan Quest review |
2011 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 260-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT FWD |
The seats are deeply upholstered and have generous side bolsters. Beneath the deep cushions there seems to be a well-designed form that bodes well for long trips. see full Nissan Quest review |