Model Year | 2021 | 2013 | |
Model | Toyota Highlander | Toyota 4Runner | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 295 hp@6600 263 lb-ft@4700 |
4.0L V6 DOHC-4v 270 hp@5600 278 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 109.8 in | 2.4 in |
Length | 194.9 in | 189.9 in | 5 in |
Width | 76.0 in | 75.8 in | 0.2 in |
Height | 68.1 in | 71.5 in | -3.4 in |
Curb Weight | 4145 lb. | 4400 lb. | -255 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.9 gal. | 24.0 gal. | -6.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 39.3 in | 1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.0 in | 57.8 in | 1.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.2 in | 56.5 in | 0.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.0 in | 41.7 in | 0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 38.6 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.7 in | 57.8 in | 0.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.0 in | 55.7 in | 1.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 41.0 in | 32.9 in | 8.1 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 36.1 in | 34.3 in | 1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 55.0 in | 57.7 in | -2.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 45.6 in | 43.3 in | 2.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 27.7 in | 29.3 in | -1.6 in |
Total Legroom | 110.7 in (over 3 rows) | 103.9 in (over 3 rows) | 6.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.0 ft3 | 9.0 ft3 | 7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 48.4 ft3 | 46.3 ft3 | 2.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 84.3 ft3 | 88.8 ft3 | -4.5 ft3 |
2021 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 |
2021 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 |
2013 Toyota 4Runner Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2014 | Both the Toyota and Jeep have roomy second-row seats that are high enough off the floor to provide thigh support for adults. Only the Toyota offers an optional third row seat, but it's too tight to be of much use. If you want a useful third row in this sort of vehicle, check out the Dodge Durango. The Durango is essentially an extended, less off-road-capable Grand Cherokee. Its third-row seat is about as comfortable as you'll find in this size SUV or crossover. see full Toyota 4Runner review |
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