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Toyota Sienna (2012) vs. Toyota Highlander (2018) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2012 Toyota Sienna and 2018 Toyota Highlander specs.

2012 Toyota Sienna and 2018 Toyota Highlander Specifications

Model Year 2012 2018  
Model Toyota Sienna Toyota Highlander  
Engine 3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
266 hp@6200
245 lb-ft@4700
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
295 hp@6600
263 lb-ft@4700
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 8-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr Minivan, ext. 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 3,030 mm 2,789 mm 1 mm
Length 5,085 mm 4,890 mm 1 mm
Width 1,984 mm 1,925 mm 0 mm
Height 1,750 mm 1,730 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,987 kg 1,982 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 76 L 73 L 3 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,041 mm 1,034 mm 0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,651 mm 1,506 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,488 mm 1,453 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,029 mm 1,123 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 1,008 mm 1,013 mm 0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,641 mm 1,514 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,679 mm 1,450 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 955 mm 975 mm -20 mm
Headroom, Row 3 973 mm 912 mm 61 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 3 1,552 mm 1,397 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 3 1,278 mm 1,158 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 3 922 mm 704 mm 218 mm
Total Legroom 2,906 mm (over 3 rows) 2,802 mm (over 3 rows) 0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 1,107 L 391 L -390 L
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 2,466 L 1,198 L 1 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 4,248 L 2,370 L 2 L

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Toyota Sienna

2012 Toyota Sienna Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2018 Toyota Highlander

2018 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 
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