Model Year | 2010 | 2008 | |
Model | Toyota Sienna | Toyota Highlander | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 266 hp@6200 245 lb-ft@4700 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 270 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 119.3 in | 109.8 in | 9.5 in |
Length | 200.0 in | 188.4 in | 11.6 in |
Width | 77.4 in | 75.2 in | 2.2 in |
Height | 68.9 in | 68.1 in | 0.8 in |
Curb Weight | 4398 lb. | 4178 lb. | 220 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 19.2 gal. | 0.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 42.0 in | 40.6 in | 1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.8 in | 59.7 in | 4.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 58.4 in | 56.7 in | 1.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.9 in | 43.2 in | -0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.2 in | 40.1 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 64.9 in | 59.5 in | 5.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 67.5 in | 56.5 in | 11 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.6 in | 38.3 in | 1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.1 in | 36.3 in | 1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 61.1 in | 55.0 in | 6.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 51.8 in | 42.3 in | 9.5 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 39.5 in | 29.2 in | 10.3 in |
Total Legroom | 122 in (over 3 rows) | 110.7 in (over 3 rows) | 11.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 43.6 ft3 | 10.3 ft3 | 33.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 94.5 ft3 | 42.3 ft3 | 52.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 148.9 ft3 | 95.4 ft3 | 53.5 ft3 |
2010 Toyota Sienna Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 266-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Great for hauling mom and dad, two boys, their stuff, great grandma, the dog, and more stuff! see full Toyota Sienna review |
2011 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 266-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Not cramped against the dashboard to keep the kids from kicking the seats! see full Toyota Sienna review |
2010 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 266-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
The Sienna LE that I have has full power driver seat which proves to bereally goodfor my back pain. see full Toyota Sienna review |
2008 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Third row seating and 2nd row has more leg room than the Murano by about 1". see full Toyota Highlander review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
4 cup holders see full Toyota Highlander review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Limo-like leg room and captains chairs see full Toyota Highlander review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 209-horsepower 3.3L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD |
The widest seats of all Midsize SUVs (X5, Q7, Tourag, Cayenne, etc.) see full Toyota Highlander review |
2008 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
seats were hard and flat. Even top of the line luxury model seats were a big disappointment . . . one of the principal reasons we did not choose this vehicle see full Toyota Highlander review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Only two seats in the 2nd row, very small leg room in the 3rd row. see full Toyota Highlander review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
3rd row seat is full bench seat and individual side can not be raised or lowered independently. Access and available room much less than MDX. see full Toyota Highlander review |