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Toyota Highlander (2013) vs. Subaru WRX (2017) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2013 Toyota Highlander and 2017 Subaru WRX specs.

2013 Toyota Highlander and 2017 Subaru WRX Specifications

Model Year 2013 2017  
Model Toyota Highlander Subaru WRX  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,789 mm 2,649 mm 0 mm
Length 4,785 mm 4,595 mm 0 mm
Width 1,910 mm 1,796 mm 0 mm
Height 1,730 mm 1,476 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,790 kg 1,482 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 73 L 60 L 13 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,031 mm 1,011 mm 0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,516 mm 1,412 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,440 mm 1,326 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,097 mm 1,100 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 1,019 mm 942 mm -941 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,511 mm 1,377 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,435 mm 1,349 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 973 mm 899 mm 74 mm
Headroom, Row 3 922 mm 0 mm 922 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 3 1,397 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Hip Room, Row 3 1,074 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Legroom, Row 3 742 mm 0 mm 742 mm
Total Legroom 2,812 mm (over 3 rows) 1,999 mm (over 2 rows) 1 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 292 L 340 L -48 L
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 1,198 L 12.0 -11 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 2,701 L 12.0 -10 L

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Toyota Highlander

2013 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Toyota Highlander

2013 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
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
2013 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2017 Subaru WRX

2017 Subaru WRX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2016 4dr Sedan turbocharged 268hp 2.0L H4
6-speed manual AWD
Anyone whose owned a previous-gen WRX knows rear seat space, especially leg room, as "OK" at best. Subaru has revised the rear seats to where there is now more leg room for the lucky passengers in the rear. With the driver seat adjusted to how I sit (I'm 6-feet tall and have a more upright seating position), there is about 1.5 inches of space between my knees and the driver seat back (vs. no space on the previous gen!). Comfort is pretty good, although the seats take on more of a lean on the seat back, which may/may not jive well with your passengers backs. see full Subaru WRX review
 
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