Model Year | 2020 | 2008 | |
Model | Toyota Highlander | Toyota Sienna | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 295 hp@6600 263 lb-ft@4700 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 266 hp@6200 245 lb-ft@4700 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 119.3 in | -7.1 in |
Length | 194.9 in | 200.0 in | -5.1 in |
Width | 76.0 in | 77.4 in | -1.4 in |
Height | 68.1 in | 68.9 in | -0.8 in |
Curb Weight | 4145 lb. | 4177 lb. | -32 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.9 gal. | 20.0 gal. | -2.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 42.0 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.0 in | 63.8 in | -4.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.2 in | 58.4 in | -1.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.0 in | 42.9 in | -0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 40.2 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.7 in | 64.9 in | -6.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.0 in | 67.5 in | -10.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 41.0 in | 39.6 in | 1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 36.1 in | 38.1 in | -2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 55.0 in | 61.1 in | -6.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 45.6 in | 51.8 in | -6.2 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 27.7 in | 39.5 in | -11.8 in |
Total Legroom | 110.7 in (over 3 rows) | 122 in (over 3 rows) | -11.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.0 ft3 | 43.6 ft3 | -27.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 48.4 ft3 | 94.5 ft3 | -46.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 84.3 ft3 | 148.9 ft3 | -64.6 ft3 |
2020 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
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 |
2020 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2008 Toyota Sienna Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 266-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Room for all the kids, friends, and cargo see full Toyota Sienna review |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 266-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
With three children having ample rear seat space was very important to us. With the tri zone air system makes it comfortable for them as well. see full Toyota Sienna review |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 266-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
plenty of space and comfortable seats see full Toyota Sienna review |
2008 Toyota Sienna Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 266-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
The passenger side does not have 8 way power seat controls. see full Toyota Sienna review |