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Toyota Highlander (2012) vs. Toyota RAV4 (2006) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2012 Toyota Highlander and 2006 Toyota RAV4 specs.

2012 Toyota Highlander and 2006 Toyota RAV4 Specifications

Model Year 2012 2006  
Model Toyota Highlander Toyota RAV4  
Engine 3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
270 hp@6200
248 lb-ft@4700
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
269 hp@6200
246 lb-ft@4700
 
Transmission 5-speed shiftable automatic 5-speed automatic  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 109.8 in 104.7 in 5.1 in
Length 188.4 in 181.1 in 7.3 in
Width 75.2 in 71.5 in 3.7 in
Height 68.1 in 66.3 in 1.8 in
Curb Weight 4266 lb. 3655 lb. 611 lb.
Fuel Capacity 19.2 gal. 15.9 gal. 3.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.6 in 40.8 in -0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 59.7 in 57.1 in 2.6 in
Hip Room, Row 1 56.7 in 53.8 in 2.9 in
Legroom, Row 1 43.2 in 41.8 in 1.4 in
Headroom, Row 2 40.1 in 39.7 in 0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 59.5 in 55.3 in 4.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2 56.5 in 52.4 in 4.1 in
Legroom, Row 2 38.3 in 38.3 in 0 in
Headroom, Row 3 36.3 in 37.2 in -0.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3 55.0 in 52.6 in 2.4 in
Hip Room, Row 3 42.3 in 43.3 in -1 in
Legroom, Row 3 29.2 in 30.0 in -0.8 in
Total Legroom 110.7 in (over 3 rows) 110.1 in (over 3 rows) 0.6 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 10.3 ft3 12.3 ft3 -2 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 42.3 ft3 37.2 ft3 5.1 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 95.4 ft3 73.0 ft3 22.4 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Toyota Highlander

2012 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
2012 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
2011 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 Hybrid
CVT AWD
Third row minimal legroom see full Toyota Highlander review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Toyota RAV4

2006 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
Seat fits. Bottom long enough to support legs. Molded to body style. Not flat and short. Noticeably better feel to seat than any other vehicle. see full Toyota RAV4 review
2006 4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed automatic AWD
Plenty of space to stretch out in, and has sliding seats to adjust the legroom or rear cargo capactity. see full Toyota RAV4 review
2006 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
Leg room is confortable for large people, not croweded see full Toyota RAV4 review
2006 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
Excellent rear seat room with sliding rear seat. see full Toyota RAV4 review
2006 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed automatic AWD
Has less legroom for second seat passengers compared to CR-V. see full Toyota RAV4 review
2007 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
Not quite enough steering wheel room. see full Toyota RAV4 review
2007 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
Needs a little more front seat travel see full Toyota RAV4 review
2006 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic FWD
Interior seems a little more cramped than competing models. see full Toyota RAV4 review
 
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