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 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,850 mm | 3,030 mm | -1 mm |
Length | 4,950 mm | 5,080 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,930 mm | 1,966 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,730 mm | 1,750 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,880 kg | 1,895 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 68 L | 76 L | -8 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,046 mm | 1,067 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,499 mm | 1,621 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,453 mm | 1,483 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,067 mm | 1,090 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,001 mm | 1,021 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,491 mm | 1,648 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,448 mm | 1,715 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,041 mm | 1,006 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 917 mm | 968 mm | -51 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,397 mm | 1,552 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,158 mm | 1,316 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 704 mm | 1,003 mm | 703 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,812 mm (over 3 rows) | 3,099 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 453 L | 1,235 L | 452 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,371 L | 2,676 L | -1 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,387 L | 4,216 L | -2 L |
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 |
2009 Toyota Sienna Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 | ||
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 |