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Toyota Highlander (2020) vs. Toyota Sienna (2009) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2020 Toyota Highlander and 2009 Toyota Sienna specs.

2020 Toyota Highlander and 2009 Toyota Sienna Specifications

Model Year 2020 2009  
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
 
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

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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 2009 Toyota Sienna

2009 Toyota Sienna Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr Minivan, ext. 266-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic FWD
The Sienna LE that I have has full power driver seat which proves to bereally goodfor my back pain. see full Toyota Sienna review
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
2009 Toyota Sienna Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 
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