Model Year | 2008 | 2012 | |
Model | Toyota Highlander | Tesla Model S | |
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Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.8 in | 116.5 in | -6.7 in |
Length | 188.4 in | 196.0 in | -7.6 in |
Width | 75.2 in | 77.3 in | -2.1 in |
Height | 68.1 in | 56.5 in | 11.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3979 lb. | 4647 lb. | -668 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.2 gal. | 0.0 gal. | 19.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 38.8 in | 1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.7 in | 57.7 in | 2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 55.0 in | 1.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.2 in | 42.7 in | 0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.1 in | 35.3 in | 4.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.5 in | 55.0 in | 4.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 54.7 in | 1.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 35.4 in | 2.9 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 | 31.6 ft3 | -21.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 42.3 ft3 | 31.6 | 10.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 95.4 ft3 | 63.4 ft3 | 32 ft3 |
2008 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 |
2008 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
seats were hard and flat. Even top of the line luxury model seats were a big disappointment . . . one of the principal reasons we did not choose this vehicle see full Toyota Highlander review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Only two seats in the 2nd row, very small leg room in the 3rd row. see full Toyota Highlander review |
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 Tesla Model S Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The front seats in the Tesla Model S are reasonably comfortable, but don't look or feel especially luxurious and provide little lateral support in turns. At least in the Performance model the side bolsters should be larger and/or adjustable. The seats in the A7 similarly need more aggressive bolsters. The seats in the S7 have them. see full Tesla Model S review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Tesla Model S.