Model Year | 2010 | 2008 | |
Model | Toyota Highlander | Pontiac Grand Prix | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 270 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
5.3L V8 OHV-2v 303 hp@5600 323 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.8 in | 110.5 in | -0.7 in |
Length | 188.4 in | 198.3 in | -9.9 in |
Width | 75.2 in | 71.6 in | 3.6 in |
Height | 68.1 in | 55.9 in | 12.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3979 lb. | 3600 lb. | 379 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.2 gal. | 17.0 gal. | 2.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 38.8 in | 1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.7 in | 58.0 in | 1.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 54.5 in | 2.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.2 in | 42.2 in | 1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.1 in | 36.2 in | 3.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.5 in | 54.8 in | 4.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 54.3 in | 2.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 36.2 in | 2.1 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 36.3 in | 0.0 in | 36.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 55.0 in | 0.0 in | 55 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 42.3 in | 0.0 in | 42.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 29.2 in | 0.0 in | 29.2 in |
Total Legroom | 110.7 in (over 3 rows) | 78.4 in (over 2 rows) | 32.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.3 ft3 | 16.0 ft3 | -5.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 42.3 ft3 | 16.0 | 26.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 95.4 ft3 | 16.0 ft3 | 79.4 ft3 |
2010 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUV 187-horsepower 2.7L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Lots of room in the second row, including seats that recline and move back & forth. Having the third row as an option for occasional use was really the deciding factor. see full Toyota Highlander review |
2010 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD |
Third row minimal legroom see full Toyota Highlander review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Only two seats in the 2nd row, very small leg room in the 3rd row. see full Toyota Highlander review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
seats were hard and flat. Even top of the line luxury model seats were a big disappointment . . . one of the principal reasons we did not choose this vehicle see full Toyota Highlander review |
2008 Pontiac Grand Prix Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 303-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Front of the GXP is great - heated leather seats, plenty of seat adjustments, and the controls are all pointed at the driver. Even on a 20 hour trip, I had no issues with discomfort. see full Pontiac Grand Prix review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Front seats are nicely bolstered and are adjustable in every aspect. see full Pontiac Grand Prix review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan supercharged 260hp 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
The seats support completely without the need to squirm around on ling trips see full Pontiac Grand Prix review |
2008 Pontiac Grand Prix Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Seats sit too low and are too hard. see full Pontiac Grand Prix review |