Model Year | 2012 | 2011 | |
Model | Toyota Highlander | Nissan Versa | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,789 mm | 2,601 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,785 mm | 4,295 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,910 mm | 1,694 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,730 mm | 1,534 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,790 kg | 1,235 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 73 L | 50 L | 23 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,031 mm | 1,031 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,516 mm | 1,359 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,440 mm | 1,240 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,097 mm | 1,052 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,019 mm | 973 mm | -972 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,511 mm | 1,288 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,435 mm | 1,199 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 973 mm | 965 mm | 8 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 922 mm | 0 mm | 922 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,397 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,074 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 742 mm | 0 mm | 742 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,812 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,017 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 292 L | 504 L | -212 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,198 L | 17.8 | -16.8 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,701 L | 1,427 L | 1 L |
2012 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 |
2012 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 |
2011 | 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD |
Third row minimal legroom see full Toyota Highlander review |
2011 Nissan Versa Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Sedan 109-horsepower 1.6L I4 CVT FWD |
Only subcompact we test drove that could actually fit four adults. More rear leg room than many midsize cars. see full Nissan Versa review |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
The seats were ample, and well supported. In my last two cars (a Corolla and a Legacy) I needed a lumbar cushion, but not in the Versa. The seat bottoms also supported my thighs for enough of their length for comfort. see full Nissan Versa review |