Model Year | 2007 | 2010 | |
Model | Toyota Highlander | Toyota RAV4 | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.9 in | 104.7 in | 2.2 in |
Length | 184.6 in | 181.1 in | 3.5 in |
Width | 71.9 in | 71.5 in | 0.4 in |
Height | 67.9 in | 66.3 in | 1.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3516 lb. | 3360 lb. | 156 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.1 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 3.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 40.8 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.9 in | 57.1 in | 0.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.1 in | 53.8 in | 1.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 41.8 in | -1.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 39.7 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.0 in | 55.3 in | 1.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.9 in | 52.4 in | 2.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 38.3 in | -1.9 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 32.3 in | 37.2 in | -4.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 53.2 in | 52.6 in | 0.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 39.8 in | 43.3 in | -3.5 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 30.2 in | 30.0 in | 0.2 in |
Total Legroom | 107.3 in (over 3 rows) | 110.1 in (over 3 rows) | -2.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.5 ft3 | 12.3 ft3 | -1.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 39.7 ft3 | 37.2 ft3 | 2.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 80.6 ft3 | 73.0 ft3 | 7.6 ft3 |
2007 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Third row seating and 2nd row has more leg room than the Murano by about 1". see full Toyota Highlander review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
4 cup holders see full Toyota Highlander review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Limo-like leg room and captains chairs see full Toyota Highlander review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 209-horsepower 3.3L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD |
The widest seats of all Midsize SUVs (X5, Q7, Tourag, Cayenne, etc.) see full Toyota Highlander review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 215-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Ease of entry and exit and the spacious leg room. see full Toyota Highlander review |
2007 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
3rd row seat is full bench seat and individual side can not be raised or lowered independently. Access and available room much less than MDX. see full Toyota Highlander review |
2010 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Easy access for us older folk and plenty of room once we get there. see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2010 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 179-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
back seat is hard, not much leg room see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2010 | 4dr SUV 179-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
no lumbar support see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
Harder seats than in the Murano, and now in a good way. The Murano has power lumbar support, letting you melt in the seat as much as you wish. Better lateral support in the Murano as well. see full Toyota RAV4 review |