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Toyota Highlander (2021) vs. Toyota Camry (2009) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2021 Toyota Highlander and 2009 Toyota Camry specs.

2021 Toyota Highlander and 2009 Toyota Camry Specifications

Model Year 2021 2009  
Model Toyota Highlander Toyota Camry  
Engine 2.5L I4 Hybrid
DOHC-4v
186 hp@6000
175 lb-ft@4400
2.4L I4 Hybrid
DOHC-4v
187 hp@6000
137 lb-ft@4000
 
Transmission CVT CVT  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 112.2 in 109.3 in 2.9 in
Length 194.9 in 189.2 in 5.7 in
Width 76.0 in 71.1 in 4.9 in
Height 68.1 in 57.9 in 10.2 in
Curb Weight 4330 lb. 3680 lb. 650 lb.
Fuel Capacity 17.9 gal. 18.5 gal. -0.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 41.2 in 38.8 in 2.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 59.0 in 57.8 in 1.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1 57.2 in 54.6 in 2.6 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.0 in 41.7 in 0.3 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.4 in 37.8 in 1.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 58.7 in 56.9 in 1.8 in
Hip Room, Row 2 57.0 in 53.9 in 3.1 in
Legroom, Row 2 41.0 in 38.3 in 2.7 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) 80 in (over 2 rows) 30.7 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

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2021 Toyota Highlander

2021 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2021 Toyota Highlander

2021 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Toyota Camry

2009 Toyota Camry Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr Sedan 158-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed automatic FWD
excellent legroom see full Toyota Camry review
2009 4dr Sedan 158-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed automatic FWD
very comfortable on long and short trips see full Toyota Camry review
2008 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
more comfortable than Accord and Nissan see full Toyota Camry review
2009 Toyota Camry Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Very noisy at high way speeds. see full Toyota Camry review
2009 4dr Sedan 158-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed automatic FWD
Just could not get comfortable. see full Toyota Camry review
2008 4dr Sedan 158-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed automatic FWD
Front seat comfort is another subjective measurement. Our experience driving our 06 and 08 Accords has been that we feel little discomfort or back pain during long trips. We did have more such problems with our 05 and 06 rentals, although not severe. see full Toyota Camry review
 
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