Model Year | 2007 | 2006 | |
Model | Toyota Highlander | Nissan Sentra | |
Engine | 3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 215 hp@5600 222 lb-ft@3600 |
2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 165 hp@6000 175 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,715 mm | 2,535 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,689 mm | 4,509 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,826 mm | 1,709 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,725 mm | 1,410 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,655 kg | 1,252 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 72 L | 50 L | 22 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,016 mm | 1,013 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,471 mm | 1,334 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,400 mm | 1,323 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,034 mm | 1,057 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,011 mm | 940 mm | -939 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,448 mm | 1,336 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,394 mm | 1,328 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 925 mm | 856 mm | 69 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 820 mm | 0 mm | 820 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,351 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,011 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 767 mm | 0 mm | 767 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,725 mm (over 3 rows) | 1,913 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 297 L | 328 L | -31 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,124 L | 11.6 | -10.6 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,282 L | 11.6 | -9.6 L |
2007 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Third row seating and 2nd row has more leg room than the Murano by about 1". see full Toyota Highlander review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
4 cup holders see full Toyota Highlander review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Limo-like leg room and captains chairs see full Toyota Highlander review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 209-horsepower 3.3L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD |
The widest seats of all Midsize SUVs (X5, Q7, Tourag, Cayenne, etc.) see full Toyota Highlander review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 215-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Ease of entry and exit and the spacious leg room. see full Toyota Highlander review |
2007 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
3rd row seat is full bench seat and individual side can not be raised or lowered independently. Access and available room much less than MDX. see full Toyota Highlander review |
2006 Nissan Sentra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
these seats are great they have lots of room not to mention back support and side bolsters see full Nissan Sentra review |
2006 Nissan Sentra Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD |
Seats are hard. Headrest forces your head to bend too far forward. Sculpted seat backs forces your shoulders too far forward from your spine. see full Nissan Sentra review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
With the front seats all the way back, children can barely fit their legs behind the seats. see full Nissan Sentra review |