Model Year | 2013 | 2019 | |
Model | Toyota Highlander | Toyota RAV4 | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 Hybrid DOHC-4v 183 kW@6000 317 Nm@4800 |
2.5L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 131 kW@5700 221 Nm@3600 |
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Transmission | CVT | 6-speed shiftable CVT | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,789 mm | 2,690 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,785 mm | 4,595 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,910 mm | 1,854 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,730 mm | 1,702 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,105 kg | 1,683 kg | 1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 73 L | 55 L | 18 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,031 mm | 1,003 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,516 mm | 1,468 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,440 mm | 1,379 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,097 mm | 1,041 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,019 mm | 1,003 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,511 mm | 1,433 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,435 mm | 1,212 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 973 mm | 960 mm | 13 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 922 mm | 0 mm | 922 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,397 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,074 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 742 mm | 0 mm | 742 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,812 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,002 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 292 L | 1,065 L | 291 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,198 L | 37.6 | -36.6 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,701 L | 0 L | 2 L |
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 |
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 |