Model Year | 2009 | 2019 | |
Model | Toyota Highlander | Toyota RAV4 | |
Engine | 3.3L V6 Hybrid DOHC-4v 209 hp@5600 212 lb-ft@3600 |
2.5L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 176 hp@5700 163 lb-ft@3600 |
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Transmission | CVT | 6-speed shiftable CVT | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.8 in | 105.9 in | 3.9 in |
Length | 188.4 in | 180.9 in | 7.5 in |
Width | 75.2 in | 73.0 in | 2.2 in |
Height | 68.1 in | 67.0 in | 1.1 in |
Curb Weight | 4508 lb. | 3710 lb. | 798 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.2 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 4.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 39.5 in | 1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.7 in | 57.8 in | 1.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 54.3 in | 2.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.2 in | 41.0 in | 2.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.1 in | 39.5 in | 0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.5 in | 56.4 in | 3.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 47.7 in | 8.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 37.8 in | 0.5 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) | 78.8 in (over 2 rows) | 31.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.3 ft3 | 37.6 ft3 | -27.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 42.3 ft3 | 37.6 | 4.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 95.4 ft3 | 0.0 | 95.4 ft3 |
2009 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 |
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 |
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 |
2009 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
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 |
2019 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
I initially noted that the well-bolstered driver seat felt "ok." But after a few hours in it my rear started to feel sore. To be fair, I haven't had enough seat time in competitors to state that they fit me better. And even if they do, this could just be me. People come in many different shapes and sizes, have different postures, and so forth. Pity seat designers! The upshot: no one else can tell you how comfortable a seat will be for you. Make the test drive as long as you can before buying. see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2019 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2020 | 4dr SUV 176-horsepower 2.5L I4 Hybrid 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
Seats are comfortable but the cockpit seems designed to enfold you and while there is plenty of dose it doesn't feel roomy. The console is over large. see full Toyota RAV4 review |