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Model Year | 2007 | 2012 | |
Model | Toyota Highlander | Scion tC | |
Engine | 3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 215 hp@5600 222 lb-ft@3600 |
2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 180 hp@6000 173 lb-ft@4100 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.9 in | 106.3 in | 0.6 in |
Length | 184.6 in | 174.0 in | 10.6 in |
Width | 71.9 in | 70.7 in | 1.2 in |
Height | 67.9 in | 55.7 in | 12.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3649 lb. | 3110 lb. | 539 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.1 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 4.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 37.7 in | 2.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.9 in | 55.4 in | 2.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.1 in | 52.6 in | 2.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 41.8 in | -1.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 36.4 in | 3.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.0 in | 52.1 in | 4.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.9 in | 48.5 in | 6.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 34.6 in | 1.8 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 32.3 in | 0.0 in | 32.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 53.2 in | 0.0 in | 53.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 39.8 in | 0.0 in | 39.8 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 30.2 in | 0.0 in | 30.2 in |
Total Legroom | 107.3 in (over 3 rows) | 76.4 in (over 2 rows) | 30.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.5 ft3 | 14.7 ft3 | -4.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 39.7 ft3 | 14.7 | 25 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 80.6 ft3 | 34.5 ft3 | 46.1 ft3 |
2007 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Third row seating and 2nd row has more leg room than the Murano by about 1". see full Toyota Highlander review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
4 cup holders see full Toyota Highlander review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Limo-like leg room and captains chairs see full Toyota Highlander review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 209-horsepower 3.3L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD |
The widest seats of all Midsize SUVs (X5, Q7, Tourag, Cayenne, etc.) see full Toyota Highlander review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 215-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Ease of entry and exit and the spacious leg room. see full Toyota Highlander review |
2007 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
3rd row seat is full bench seat and individual side can not be raised or lowered independently. Access and available room much less than MDX. see full Toyota Highlander review |
2012 Scion tC Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 2dr Hatch 180-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
A fastback car with actual usable back seats! Coupes tend to have cramped back setas, but in this case it is very comfortable sitting in the back for extended periods of time. see full Scion tC review |