Model Year | 2011 | 2006 | |
Model | Toyota Highlander | Pontiac Vibe | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 270 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 164 hp@7600 125 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.8 in | 102.4 in | 7.4 in |
Length | 188.4 in | 171.9 in | 16.5 in |
Width | 75.2 in | 69.9 in | 5.3 in |
Height | 68.1 in | 62.2 in | 5.9 in |
Curb Weight | 4045 lb. | 2781 lb. | 1264 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.2 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 40.6 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.7 in | 53.2 in | 6.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 51.7 in | 5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.2 in | 41.8 in | 1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.1 in | 39.8 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.5 in | 52.6 in | 6.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 47.8 in | 8.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 36.3 in | 2 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) | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 32.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.3 ft3 | 19.3 ft3 | -9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 42.3 ft3 | 19.3 | 23 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 95.4 ft3 | 54.1 ft3 | 41.3 ft3 |
2011 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
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 |
2011 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 |
2006 Pontiac Vibe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
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2005 | 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Leather seats have been durable and relatively comfortable although no lumbar control, which would have welcomed. Despite some reviews saying driving position is odd, it fits me just fine and I like being able to simply get it--I don't have to climb up as in a SUV and I don't have to get down, as in a sedan. Rear seat room is amazing for such a small car. see full Pontiac Vibe review |
2006 Pontiac Vibe Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
It would only fit the 2 kids in their seat. There is a 3rd belt, but the car seats took up the space where the adult would go between them. see full Pontiac Vibe review |
2006 | 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Heating/cooling of the rear seats is poor. see full Pontiac Vibe review |
2005 | 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
The driver's seat lacks lumbar support. I made a minor modification to significantly improve the driver seat: I shaped a piece of upholstery foam to create lumbar support. I fit it under the seat cloth so it looks factory. Without it I was slouching and had back aches within 30 minutes of driving. My test drive was 10 minutes. My wife found an inadequate situation on the passenger seat. She needs a very upright seat back. That makes the headrest push her head forward. She uses a 2" thick piece of foam on the upper 2/3rd of the back rest to create a little space between her head and the headrest. see full Pontiac Vibe review |