Model Year | 2018 | 2010 | |
Model | Toyota Highlander | Volkswagen Routan | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 220 kW@6600 357 Nm@4700 |
4.0L V6 OHC-4v 185 kW@6000 351 Nm@4200 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,789 mm | 3,078 mm | -1 mm |
Length | 4,890 mm | 5,144 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,925 mm | 1,953 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,730 mm | 1,750 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,982 kg | 2,096 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 73 L | 78 L | -5 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,034 mm | 1,011 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,506 mm | 1,600 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,453 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,123 mm | 1,031 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,013 mm | 996 mm | -995 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,514 mm | 1,643 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,450 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 975 mm | 922 mm | 53 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 912 mm | 963 mm | -51 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,397 mm | 1,575 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,158 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 704 mm | 808 mm | -104 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,802 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,761 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 391 L | 915 L | -524 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,198 L | 2,350 L | -1 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,370 L | 3,993 L | -1 L |
2018 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2010 Volkswagen Routan Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 251-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
we have the higher line SEL with Nappa leather seats, just the right amount of padding and thigh support for long trips see full Volkswagen Routan review |