Model Year | 2016 | 2017 | |
Model | Toyota Highlander | Volkswagen Jetta | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 270 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 210 hp@5300 207 lb-ft@1700 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.8 in | 104.4 in | 5.4 in |
Length | 191.1 in | 183.3 in | 7.8 in |
Width | 75.8 in | 70.0 in | 5.8 in |
Height | 68.1 in | 57.2 in | 10.9 in |
Curb Weight | 4233 lb. | 3194 lb. | 1039 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.2 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 4.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 38.2 in | 2.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.3 in | 55.2 in | 4.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.2 in | 0.0 in | 57.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 44.2 in | 41.2 in | 3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.9 in | 37.1 in | 2.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.6 in | 53.6 in | 6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.1 in | 0.0 in | 57.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.4 in | 38.1 in | 0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 35.9 in | 0.0 in | 35.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 55.0 in | 0.0 in | 55 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 45.6 in | 0.0 in | 45.6 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 27.7 in | 0.0 in | 27.7 in |
Total Legroom | 110.3 in (over 3 rows) | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 31 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.8 ft3 | 15.7 ft3 | -1.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 42.3 ft3 | 15.7 | 26.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.7 ft3 | 15.7 ft3 | 68 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Toyota Highlander.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Volkswagen Jetta.