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Toyota Highlander (2020) vs. Toyota RAV4 (2006) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2020 Toyota Highlander and 2006 Toyota RAV4 specs.

2020 Toyota Highlander and 2006 Toyota RAV4 Specifications

Model Year 2020 2006  
Model Toyota Highlander Toyota RAV4  
Engine 3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
220 kW@6600
357 Nm@4700
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
201 kW@6200
334 Nm@4700
 
Transmission 8-speed shiftable automatic 5-speed automatic  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,850 mm 2,659 mm 0 mm
Length 4,950 mm 4,600 mm 0 mm
Width 1,930 mm 1,816 mm 0 mm
Height 1,730 mm 1,684 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,964 kg 1,658 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 68 L 60 L 8 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,046 mm 1,036 mm 0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,499 mm 1,450 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,453 mm 1,367 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,067 mm 1,062 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 1,001 mm 1,008 mm 0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,491 mm 1,405 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,448 mm 1,331 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 1,041 mm 973 mm -972 mm
Headroom, Row 3 917 mm 945 mm -28 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 3 1,397 mm 1,336 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 3 1,158 mm 1,100 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 3 704 mm 762 mm -58 mm
Total Legroom 2,812 mm (over 3 rows) 2,797 mm (over 3 rows) 0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 453 L 348 L 105 L
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 1,371 L 1,053 L 0 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 2,387 L 2,067 L 0 L

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2020 Toyota Highlander

2020 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
With each redesign (for 2008, 2014, and 2020) Toyota has enlarged the Highlander, yet the crossover's third-row seat remains uncomforably low and tight. For adults to be even passably comfortable in the way-back the second row must be slid forward, rendering legroom there also marginal. Some three-row crossovers have much roomier and more comfortable third-row seats. But if you want to be able to squeeze in eight people, Highlanders with a second-row bench can do this. Because they have significantly narrower third-row seats, the Ford Explorer and Kia Sorento cannot fit three people back there even in a pinch, so in hybrid form the former has a maximum capacity of seven people and the latter only six. (The Sorento PHEV will be able to seat seven.) This noted, if you want your adult passengers to have plenty of room, the practical capacity of each is four people. see full Toyota Highlander review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2020 Toyota Highlander

2020 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2020 4dr SUV 295-horsepower 3.5L V6
8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
The 3rd row seating is just not for adults at all, and I'm not certain that children would be easy to fit back there as well. I'm not sure what Toyota was thinking, even making the 2020 longer didn't make any difference at all. My one complaint is it is just TOO SMALL! 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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