Model Year | 2014 | 2018 | |
Model | Toyota Highlander | Toyota RAV4 | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 Hybrid DOHC-4v 231 hp@5800 215 lb-ft@4800 |
2.5L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 150 hp@5700 152 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | CVT | CVT | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.8 in | 104.7 in | 5.1 in |
Length | 191.1 in | 183.5 in | 7.6 in |
Width | 75.8 in | 72.6 in | 3.2 in |
Height | 68.1 in | 65.9 in | 2.2 in |
Curb Weight | 4860 lb. | 3925 lb. | 935 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.2 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 3.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 39.8 in | 0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.3 in | 57.3 in | 2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.2 in | 54.3 in | 2.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 44.2 in | 42.6 in | 1.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.9 in | 38.9 in | 1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.6 in | 55.4 in | 4.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.1 in | 48.9 in | 8.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.4 in | 37.2 in | 1.2 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) | 79.8 in (over 2 rows) | 30.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.8 ft3 | 38.4 ft3 | -24.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 42.3 ft3 | 38.4 | 3.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.7 ft3 | 73.4 ft3 | 10.3 ft3 |
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 |
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 |
2018 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 |
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