| Model Year | 2010 | 2009 | |
| Model | Toyota Highlander | Toyota FJ Cruiser | |
| Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 270 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
4.0L V6 DOHC-4v 239 hp@5200 278 lb-ft@3700 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD w/low range | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 109.8 in | 105.9 in | 3.9 in |
| Length | 188.4 in | 183.9 in | 4.5 in |
| Width | 75.2 in | 74.6 in | 0.6 in |
| Height | 68.1 in | 70.9 in | -2.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 4178 lb. | 4290 lb. | -112 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 19.2 gal. | 19.0 gal. | 0.2 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 41.3 in | -0.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.7 in | 58.4 in | 1.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 55.4 in | 1.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 43.2 in | 41.9 in | 1.3 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 40.1 in | 40.3 in | -0.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.5 in | 53.9 in | 5.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 51.0 in | 5.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 31.3 in | 7 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) | 73.2 in (over 2 rows) | 37.5 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.3 ft3 | 27.9 ft3 | -17.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 42.3 ft3 | 27.9 | 14.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 95.4 ft3 | 66.8 ft3 | 28.6 ft3 |
| 2010 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 |
| 2010 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD |
Third row minimal legroom 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 |
| 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 Toyota FJ Cruiser Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr SUV 259-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed manual AWD w/low range |
Rear seats are cramped. Access is awful, with strange half-doors that require front doors to be open before they can be opened. see full Toyota FJ Cruiser review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 239-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Too stiff and too upright with no adjustments see full Toyota FJ Cruiser review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 239-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Adults do not fit well in the back seat comfortably, and the rear access doors, while a cool design, lack functionality(no handle to release the door except on the inside) see full Toyota FJ Cruiser review |