Model Year | 2014 | 2008 | |
Model | Toyota Highlander | Pontiac G5 | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 270 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 171 hp@5800 167 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.8 in | 103.5 in | 6.3 in |
Length | 191.1 in | 179.8 in | 11.3 in |
Width | 75.8 in | 67.5 in | 8.3 in |
Height | 68.1 in | 55.6 in | 12.5 in |
Curb Weight | 4233 lb. | 2991 lb. | 1242 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.2 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 38.1 in | 2.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.3 in | 53.1 in | 6.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.2 in | 49.4 in | 7.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 44.2 in | 42.0 in | 2.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.9 in | 35.7 in | 4.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.6 in | 49.3 in | 10.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.1 in | 46.3 in | 10.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.4 in | 32.2 in | 6.2 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) | 74.2 in (over 2 rows) | 36.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.8 ft3 | 13.9 ft3 | -0.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 42.3 ft3 | 13.9 | 28.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.7 ft3 | 13.9 ft3 | 69.8 ft3 |
2014 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 |
2014 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 |
2008 Pontiac G5 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 2dr Coupe 155-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Comfortable for long rides see full Pontiac G5 review |
2007 | 2dr Coupe 148-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Plenty of room even for a tall person. see full Pontiac G5 review |
2007 | 2dr Coupe 148-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
There is enough room for the majority of people even with an above average height person in the front seat. see full Pontiac G5 review |
2008 Pontiac G5 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 2dr Coupe 155-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
getting into the back seat is difficult see full Pontiac G5 review |
2008 | 2dr Coupe 171-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
small but it is a small car, besides I drive all the time! see full Pontiac G5 review |
2008 | 2dr Coupe 148-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
I prefer a larger car see full Pontiac G5 review |