Model Year | 2012 | 2015 | |
Model | Toyota Highlander | Toyota Sienna | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 270 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 266 hp@6200 245 lb-ft@4700 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.8 in | 119.3 in | -9.5 in |
Length | 188.4 in | 200.2 in | -11.8 in |
Width | 75.2 in | 78.1 in | -2.9 in |
Height | 68.1 in | 68.9 in | -0.8 in |
Curb Weight | 4266 lb. | 4590 lb. | -324 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.2 gal. | 20.0 gal. | -0.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 41.0 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.7 in | 65.0 in | -5.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 58.6 in | -1.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.2 in | 40.5 in | 2.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.1 in | 39.7 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.5 in | 64.6 in | -5.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 66.1 in | -9.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 37.6 in | 0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 36.3 in | 38.3 in | -2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 55.0 in | 61.1 in | -6.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 42.3 in | 50.3 in | -8 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 29.2 in | 36.3 in | -7.1 in |
Total Legroom | 110.7 in (over 3 rows) | 114.4 in (over 3 rows) | -3.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.3 ft3 | 39.1 ft3 | -28.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 42.3 ft3 | 87.1 ft3 | -44.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 95.4 ft3 | 150.0 ft3 | -54.6 ft3 |
2012 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 |
2012 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 |
2011 | 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD |
Third row minimal legroom see full Toyota Highlander review |
2015 Toyota Sienna Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2015 | The Sienna's seats are cushier than those in the Odyssey or the Sedona. But I slightly preferred the Sedona's front seats because they had four-way lumbar (rather than two-way) and provided more lateral support. The Toyota earns a clear win in front seat space. The first-row foot wells are unusually wide, and there's no tall center console (as in the Kia) or a protruding center stack (as in the Honda) to crowd the driver's right elbow or knee. This said, a relatively tall instrument panel does cut into the view forward and contribute to the Sienna feeling larger than the others. see full Toyota Sienna review |
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