Toyota Highlander (2021) vs. smart fortwo (2009) Specs

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2021 Toyota Highlander and 2009 smart fortwo Specifications

Model Year	2021	2009
Model	Toyota Highlander	smart fortwo
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
Body	4dr SUV	2dr Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	112.2 in	73.5 in	38.7 in
Length	194.9 in	106.1 in	88.8 in
Width	76.0 in	61.4 in	14.6 in
Height	68.1 in	60.7 in	7.4 in
Curb Weight	4145 lb.	1808 lb.	2337 lb.
Fuel Capacity	17.9 gal.	8.7 gal.	9.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	41.2 in	39.7 in	1.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	59.0 in	48.0 in	11 in
Hip Room, Row 1	57.2 in	45.4 in	11.8 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.0 in	41.2 in	0.8 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.4 in	0.0 in	39.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	58.7 in	0.0 in	58.7 in
Hip Room, Row 2	57.0 in	0.0 in	57 in
Legroom, Row 2	41.0 in	0.0 in	41 in
Headroom, Row 3	36.1 in	0.0 in	36.1 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	110.7 in (over 3 rows)	41.2 in (over 1 rows)	69.5 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	16.0 ft³	12.0 ft³	4 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	48.4 ft³	12.0	36.4 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	84.3 ft³	12.0 ft³	72.3 ft³

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2021 Toyota Highlander

2021 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	With each redesign (for 2008, 2014, and 2020) Toyota has enlarged the Highlander, yet the crossover's third-row seat remains uncomforably low and tight. For adults to be even passably comfortable in the way-back the second row must be slid forward, rendering legroom there also marginal. Some three-row crossovers have much roomier and more comfortable third-row seats. But if you want to be able to squeeze in eight people, Highlanders with a second-row bench can do this. Because they have significantly narrower third-row seats, the Ford Explorer and Kia Sorento cannot fit three people back there even in a pinch, so in hybrid form the former has a maximum capacity of seven people and the latter only six. (The Sorento PHEV will be able to seat seven.) This noted, if you want your adult passengers to have plenty of room, the practical capacity of each is four people. see full Toyota Highlander review

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2021 Toyota Highlander

2021 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

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 smart fortwo

2009 smart fortwo Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	2dr Hatch 70-horsepower 1.0L I3 5-speed automated manual RWD	comfortable driving position. see full smart fortwo review
2009	2dr Convertible 70-horsepower 1.0L I3 5-speed automated manual RWD	Roomy, sits high see full smart fortwo review
2009	2dr Hatch 70-horsepower 1.0L I3 5-speed automated manual RWD	firm and supportive as needed, minimal seat fatigue on long drives see full smart fortwo review
2008	2dr Hatch 70-horsepower 1.0L I3 5-speed automated manual RWD	plenty of room for two adults see full smart fortwo review
2008	2dr Convertible 70-horsepower 1.0L I3 5-speed automated manual RWD	Makes you feel as though you are riding in a full size car. see full smart fortwo review
2008	2dr Hatch 70-horsepower 1.0L I3 5-speed automated manual RWD	bigger than it looks, no aches and pains even after a long drive see full smart fortwo review
2008	2dr Hatch 70-horsepower 1.0L I3 5-speed automated manual RWD	With a bad back it is very easy to get into and out of the car. Very roomy when compared to other vehicles in the same class, whether two or four passenger. see full smart fortwo review
2008	2dr Hatch 70-horsepower 1.0L I3 5-speed automated manual RWD	Have driven on a number of 350 mile trips each way on the Interstae and found the ride comfortable. Around town it holds its own, except on very rough roads. see full smart fortwo review
2008	2dr Hatch 70-horsepower 1.0L I3 5-speed automated manual RWD	Me and hubby are big people both over 6 ft tall and we are both comfortable in the seats. I actually have to move the seat forward to reach pedals. see full smart fortwo review
2008	2dr Convertible 70-horsepower 1.0L I3 5-speed automated manual RWD	Lots of room see full smart fortwo review

2009 smart fortwo Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	2dr Convertible 70-horsepower 1.0L I3 5-speed automated manual RWD	There is no rear seat. Fortwo mean for 2 people. No surprises. see full smart fortwo review
2008	2dr Hatch 70-horsepower 1.0L I3 5-speed automated manual RWD	there are no rear seats see full smart fortwo review
2008	2dr Hatch 70-horsepower 1.0L I3 5-speed automated manual RWD	Ah, there is no rear seat? see full smart fortwo review
2008	2dr Hatch 70-horsepower 1.0L I3 5-speed automated manual RWD	Does not exist see full smart fortwo review
2008	2dr Hatch 70-horsepower 1.0L I3 5-speed automated manual RWD	There is no rear seat. This is okay with me. But for someone looking for a family vehicle this could be a downside. I mostly see it as an excuse to not have to cart others around. see full smart fortwo review
2008	2dr Hatch 70-horsepower 1.0L I3 5-speed automated manual RWD	Well there is no rear seat to start with. But this could have been a better designed flip down tray design for groceries and other items. see full smart fortwo review
2008	2dr Hatch 70-horsepower 1.0L I3 5-speed automated manual RWD	There is no rear seat see full smart fortwo review

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