Model Year | 2011 | 2018 | |
Model | Toyota RAV4 | Toyota Highlander | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 269 hp@6200 246 lb-ft@4700 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 295 hp@6600 263 lb-ft@4700 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.7 in | 109.8 in | -5.1 in |
Length | 181.1 in | 192.5 in | -11.4 in |
Width | 71.5 in | 75.8 in | -4.3 in |
Height | 66.3 in | 68.1 in | -1.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3680 lb. | 4535 lb. | -855 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 19.2 gal. | -3.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 40.7 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.1 in | 59.3 in | -2.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.8 in | 57.2 in | -3.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 44.2 in | -2.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.7 in | 39.9 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.3 in | 59.6 in | -4.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.4 in | 57.1 in | -4.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 38.4 in | -0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.2 in | 35.9 in | 1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 52.6 in | 55.0 in | -2.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 43.3 in | 45.6 in | -2.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 30.0 in | 27.7 in | 2.3 in |
Total Legroom | 110.1 in (over 3 rows) | 110.3 in (over 3 rows) | -0.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.3 ft3 | 13.8 ft3 | -1.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 37.2 ft3 | 42.3 ft3 | -5.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 73.0 ft3 | 83.7 ft3 | -10.7 ft3 |
2011 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 179-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
I'm about 6'3" and 220lbs so I get cramped on long trips. see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2012 | 4dr SUV 179-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
I'm about 6'3" and 220lbs so I get cramped on long trips. see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2011 | 4dr SUV 179-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
back seat is hard, not much leg room see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2010 | 4dr SUV 179-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
no lumbar support see full Toyota RAV4 review |
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 |