Model Year | 2018 | 2013 | |
Model | Toyota Highlander | Toyota Highlander | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 Hybrid DOHC-4v 257 hp@257 245 lb-ft@4800 |
3.5L V6 Hybrid DOHC-4v 245 hp@6000 234 lb-ft@4800 |
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Transmission | CVT | CVT | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,789 mm | 2,789 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,890 mm | 4,785 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,925 mm | 1,910 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,730 mm | 1,730 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,189 kg | 2,105 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 73 L | 73 L | 0 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,034 mm | 1,031 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,506 mm | 1,516 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,453 mm | 1,440 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,123 mm | 1,097 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,013 mm | 1,019 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,514 mm | 1,511 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,450 mm | 1,435 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 975 mm | 973 mm | 2 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 912 mm | 922 mm | -10 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,397 mm | 1,397 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,158 mm | 1,074 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 704 mm | 742 mm | -38 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,802 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,812 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 391 L | 292 L | 99 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,198 L | 1,198 L | 0 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,370 L | 2,701 L | 0 L |
2018 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2018 | 4dr SUV 295-horsepower 3.5L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
3rd row seat is midget sized. Claiming that the Highlander is an 8-passenger vehicle is a lie. It's either 5 normal-sized people, or Snow White and the 7 dwarfs. There is no way you can accommodate 8 normal-sized people comfortably in this car. see full Toyota Highlander review |
2013 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
Toyota replaced the 2013 Highlander's rear struts with control arms to enable a three-inch-wider third-row seat, and then used the extra space to cram in a third seating position. So if you need seats for eight people, only the Highlander will do in this threesome. A top-of-the-line Santa Fe only seats six. Other eight-pass options include the Honda Pilot and GM's large crossovers. But those three people best be small, as the Highlander doesn't have nearly as much rear legroom as the Pathfinder or the Santa Fe. To fit children of even middling size in the third row it's necessary to slide the second row well forward. The second row seat cushion is mounted too low for adult comfort. The Nissan's second row suffers from a similar shortcoming, but the Hyundai's does not. see full Toyota Highlander review |
2013 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Perfect for two car seats. Really neat trick - the middle seat for the 2nd row rolls up into the center console. I did not remove it nor attempt to sit in it but that does make the 3rd row more likely to be used for those with car seats. I did not attempt to sit in the 3rd row (looked at it before folding into the floor for cargo space for the entire trip) so cannot opine on it. Use at your own risk. see full Toyota Highlander review |
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 |
2013 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 |