Model Year | 2015 | 2006 | |
Model | Toyota Highlander | Nissan Sentra | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 270 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 165 hp@6000 175 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.8 in | 99.8 in | 10 in |
Length | 191.1 in | 177.5 in | 13.6 in |
Width | 75.8 in | 67.3 in | 8.5 in |
Height | 68.1 in | 55.5 in | 12.6 in |
Curb Weight | 4233 lb. | 2761 lb. | 1472 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.2 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 39.9 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.3 in | 52.5 in | 6.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.2 in | 52.1 in | 5.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 44.2 in | 41.6 in | 2.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.9 in | 37.0 in | 2.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.6 in | 52.6 in | 7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.1 in | 52.3 in | 4.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.4 in | 33.7 in | 4.7 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) | 75.3 in (over 2 rows) | 35 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.8 ft3 | 11.6 ft3 | 2.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 42.3 ft3 | 11.6 | 30.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.7 ft3 | 11.6 ft3 | 72.1 ft3 |
2015 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Toyota Highlander.
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 |