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2014 Toyota Highlander and 2012 Toyota Matrix Specifications
| Model Year | 2014 | 2012 | |
| Model | Toyota Highlander | Toyota Matrix | |
| Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 270 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 158 hp@6000 162 lb-ft@4000 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed manual | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 109.8 in | 102.4 in | 7.4 in |
| Length | 191.1 in | 171.9 in | 19.2 in |
| Width | 75.8 in | 69.5 in | 6.3 in |
| Height | 68.1 in | 61.4 in | 6.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 4233 lb. | 3065 lb. | 1168 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 19.2 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 6 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 40.5 in | 0.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.3 in | 53.3 in | 6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.2 in | 52.3 in | 4.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 44.2 in | 41.6 in | 2.6 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.9 in | 39.3 in | 0.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.6 in | 52.6 in | 7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.1 in | 43.7 in | 13.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 38.4 in | 36.2 in | 2.2 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 35.9 in | 0.0 in | 35.9 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 | 110.3 in (over 3 rows) | 77.8 in (over 2 rows) | 32.5 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.8 ft3 | 19.8 ft3 | -6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 42.3 ft3 | 19.8 | 22.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.7 ft3 | 61.5 ft3 | 22.2 ft3 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Toyota Highlander
| 2014 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 | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Toyota Highlander
| 2014 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Toyota Matrix
| 2012 Toyota Matrix Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
front seat for a tall large guy is terrible this is why i got a BMW instead 2 years ago, my wife is using the Toyota see full Toyota Matrix review |
| 2012 Toyota Matrix Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
The front seat is not rally confortable for a big 6foot 300 pound guy. I have long torso and some time get back pain in the middle after long driving... see full Toyota Matrix review |
| 2011 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
front seat are horrible for an "high end" class (XRS) car ...
I considered getting rid of the car due to back pain, but my wife is using it now, I got a BMW
see full Toyota Matrix review |
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