Model Year | 2011 | 2013 | |
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 | 3946 lb. | 4647 lb. | -701 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 |
2011 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2010 | 4dr SUV 187-horsepower 2.7L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Lots of room in the second row, including seats that recline and move back & forth. Having the third row as an option for occasional use was really the deciding factor. see full Toyota Highlander review |
2011 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2011 | 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD |
Third row minimal legroom see full Toyota Highlander review |
2013 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 2013 Tesla Model S.