Model Year | 2015 | 2011 | |
Model | Toyota Highlander | Volkswagen Jetta | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 201 kW@6200 336 Nm@4700 |
2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 125 kW@5700 240 Nm@4250 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,789 mm | 2,652 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,854 mm | 4,628 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,925 mm | 1,778 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,730 mm | 1,453 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,920 kg | 1,395 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 73 L | 55 L | 18 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,034 mm | 970 mm | -969 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,506 mm | 1,402 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,453 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,123 mm | 1,046 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,013 mm | 942 mm | -941 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,514 mm | 1,361 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,450 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 975 mm | 968 mm | 7 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 912 mm | 0 mm | 912 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,397 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,158 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 704 mm | 0 mm | 704 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,802 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,014 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 391 L | 439 L | -48 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,198 L | 15.5 | -14.5 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,370 L | 15.5 | -13.5 L |
2015 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
Toyota replaced the 2013 Highlander's rear struts with control arms to enable a three-inch-wider third-row seat, and then used the extra space to cram in a third seating position. So if you need seats for eight people, only the Highlander will do in this threesome. A top-of-the-line Santa Fe only seats six. Other eight-pass options include the Honda Pilot and GM's large crossovers. But those three people best be small, as the Highlander doesn't have nearly as much rear legroom as the Pathfinder or the Santa Fe. To fit children of even middling size in the third row it's necessary to slide the second row well forward. The second row seat cushion is mounted too low for adult comfort. The Nissan's second row suffers from a similar shortcoming, but the Hyundai's does not. see full Toyota Highlander review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Toyota Highlander.
2011 Volkswagen Jetta Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD |
This vehicle was intended to be the "Mommy Mobile". My wife also likes to drive most of the time in "Her Car". I am 6 ft 205 lb; with my 22 month old daughter in a forward facing car seat, I feel I have to pull my seat some what forward to allow her room. This makes my knees kinda touch the glove box. It really only is a problem if shes is fussy, and does not want anything near her. (Instead of hearing her fuss I move it....sometimes.) see full Volkswagen Jetta review |
2011 Volkswagen Jetta Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 115-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
While the Jetta is extremely roomy and comfortable, the center console is slightly too close and can interfere with the driver's right knee and calf. see full Volkswagen Jetta review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
The rear seat is a little small but compared to other compact cars it is not bad, Still cramped if your over 6 feet. see full Volkswagen Jetta review |