| Model Year | 2019 | 2008 | |
| Model | Toyota Highlander | Scion xB | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 109.8 in | 102.4 in | 7.4 in |
| Length | 192.5 in | 167.3 in | 25.2 in |
| Width | 75.8 in | 69.3 in | 6.5 in |
| Height | 68.1 in | 62.6 in | 5.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 4165 lb. | 3086 lb. | 1079 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 19.2 gal. | 14.0 gal. | 5.2 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 40.0 in | 0.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.3 in | 55.8 in | 3.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.2 in | 52.7 in | 4.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 44.2 in | 40.7 in | 3.5 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.9 in | 41.2 in | -1.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.6 in | 54.7 in | 4.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.1 in | 46.7 in | 10.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 38.4 in | 38.0 in | 0.4 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) | 78.7 in (over 2 rows) | 31.6 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.8 ft3 | 21.7 ft3 | -7.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 42.3 ft3 | 21.7 | 20.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.7 ft3 | 69.9 ft3 | 13.8 ft3 |
| 2019 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2020 | 4dr SUV 295-horsepower 3.5L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The 3rd row seating is just not for adults at all, and I'm not certain that children would be easy to fit back there as well. I'm not sure what Toyota was thinking, even making the 2020 longer didn't make any difference at all. My one complaint is it is just TOO SMALL! see full Toyota Highlander review |
| 2018 | 4dr SUV 295-horsepower 3.5L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
3rd row seat is midget sized. Claiming that the Highlander is an 8-passenger vehicle is a lie. It's either 5 normal-sized people, or Snow White and the 7 dwarfs. There is no way you can accommodate 8 normal-sized people comfortably in this car. see full Toyota Highlander review |
| 2008 Scion xB Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Roomy and open. see full Scion xB review |
| 2009 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Roomy and open. Great for kids. see full Scion xB review |
| 2008 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Great headroom, comfortable seat nice arm rest. Good firm seat see full Scion xB review |
| 2008 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Better than average amount for a car in this price range see full Scion xB review |
| 2008 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I have plenty of room to sit whatever way is most comfortable to me. see full Scion xB review |
| 2008 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The rear seats large and tall people comfortably. Head room is well above average. see full Scion xB review |
| 2008 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
plenty of head room see full Scion xB review |
| 2008 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
More leg room than my SAAB 9000. Fits two adults and a kid seat. see full Scion xB review |
| 2008 Scion xB Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
1) Center console is too wide - not enough room for me to stretch out. 2) Seat can be raised and lowered (good) but at its lowest position it feels like the cushion leans down making me feel like my body slips forward. 3) Arm rest on door too high. see full Scion xB review |