Model Year | 2015 | 2012 | |
Model | Toyota Highlander | Volvo C30 | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 270 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 227 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.8 in | 103.9 in | 5.9 in |
Length | 191.1 in | 167.4 in | 23.7 in |
Width | 75.8 in | 70.2 in | 5.6 in |
Height | 68.1 in | 57.0 in | 11.1 in |
Curb Weight | 4233 lb. | 3211 lb. | 1022 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.2 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 3.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 38.2 in | 2.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.3 in | 53.6 in | 5.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.2 in | 53.1 in | 4.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 44.2 in | 42.3 in | 1.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.9 in | 36.4 in | 3.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.6 in | 47.0 in | 12.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.1 in | 41.5 in | 15.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.4 in | 33.9 in | 4.5 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) | 76.2 in (over 2 rows) | 34.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.8 ft3 | 12.9 ft3 | 0.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 42.3 ft3 | 12.9 | 29.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.7 ft3 | 20.2 ft3 | 63.5 ft3 |
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.
2012 Volvo C30 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 6-speed manual FWD |
The front seats are wonderful. I tend to get stiff and sore when I sit too long in a car, especially my old VW GTI and our other VW Passat wagon. These seats in the C30 are very comfortable and I felt good getting out after a long drive. see full Volvo C30 review |
2011 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Excellent support for very long drives. Passengers in the rear say the same. see full Volvo C30 review |
2012 Volvo C30 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Lack of leg room. This car is a two seater. see full Volvo C30 review |