Model Year | 2022 | 2017 | |
Model | Toyota Highlander | Tesla Model 3 | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 295 hp@6600 263 lb-ft@4700 |
Electric 258 hp 317 lb-ft |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 1-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 113.2 in | -1 in |
Length | 194.9 in | 184.8 in | 10.1 in |
Width | 76.0 in | 72.8 in | 3.2 in |
Height | 68.1 in | 56.8 in | 11.3 in |
Curb Weight | 4145 lb. | 3814 lb. | 331 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.9 gal. | 0.0 gal. | 17.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 39.6 in | 1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.0 in | 56.3 in | 2.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.2 in | 0.0 in | 57.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.0 in | 42.7 in | -0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 37.7 in | 1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.7 in | 54.0 in | 4.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.0 in | 0.0 in | 57 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 41.0 in | 35.2 in | 5.8 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 36.1 in | 0.0 in | 36.1 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 | 110.7 in (over 3 rows) | 77.9 in (over 2 rows) | 32.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.0 ft3 | 15.0 ft3 | 1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 48.4 ft3 | 15.0 | 33.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 84.3 ft3 | 15.0 ft3 | 69.3 ft3 |
2022 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
With each redesign (for 2008, 2014, and 2020) Toyota has enlarged the Highlander, yet the crossover's third-row seat remains uncomforably low and tight. For adults to be even passably comfortable in the way-back the second row must be slid forward, rendering legroom there also marginal. Some three-row crossovers have much roomier and more comfortable third-row seats. But if you want to be able to squeeze in eight people, Highlanders with a second-row bench can do this. Because they have significantly narrower third-row seats, the Ford Explorer and Kia Sorento cannot fit three people back there even in a pinch, so in hybrid form the former has a maximum capacity of seven people and the latter only six. (The Sorento PHEV will be able to seat seven.) This noted, if you want your adult passengers to have plenty of room, the practical capacity of each is four people. see full Toyota Highlander review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2022 Toyota Highlander.
2017 Tesla Model 3 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2018 | 4dr Sedan 258-horsepower Electric 1-speed automatic RWD |
The 12 way power driver and passenger seats are very comfortable and the side bolstering is just right. The "vegan leather" in the car feels softer than real leather. I don't know how well it will hold up. My Prius has another type of this leather and that driver's seat has held up better than any leather seat I've sat in. see full Tesla Model 3 review |
2017 Tesla Model 3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2018 | 4dr Sedan 258-horsepower Electric 1-speed automatic RWD |
The back seat cushion is too low, which means there is no thigh support and your knees are level with your chest. There is also no foot room, but there is enough leg room. The rest of the backseat is comfortable, but the lack of foot room and low cushion are annoying. see full Tesla Model 3 review |