Model Year | 2019 | 2020 | |
Model | Toyota Highlander | Volkswagen Jetta | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 295 hp@6600 263 lb-ft@4700 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 228 hp@5000 258 lb-ft@1700 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,789 mm | 2,685 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,890 mm | 4,702 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,925 mm | 1,798 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,730 mm | 1,458 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,982 kg | 1,494 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 73 L | 50 L | 23 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,034 mm | 978 mm | -977 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,506 mm | 1,420 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,453 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,123 mm | 1,044 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,013 mm | 945 mm | -944 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,514 mm | 1,372 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,450 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 975 mm | 950 mm | 25 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) | 1,994 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 391 L | 399 L | -8 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,198 L | 14.1 | -13.1 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,370 L | 14.1 | -12.1 L |
2019 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 |
2018 | 4dr SUV 295-horsepower 3.5L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
3rd row seat is midget sized. Claiming that the Highlander is an 8-passenger vehicle is a lie. It's either 5 normal-sized people, or Snow White and the 7 dwarfs. There is no way you can accommodate 8 normal-sized people comfortably in this car. see full Toyota Highlander review |
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