Model Year | 2010 | 2009 | |
Model | Toyota Yaris | Toyota Highlander | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 96.9 in | 109.8 in | -12.9 in |
Length | 150.6 in | 188.4 in | -37.8 in |
Width | 66.7 in | 75.2 in | -8.5 in |
Height | 60.0 in | 68.1 in | -8.1 in |
Curb Weight | 2340 lb. | 3847 lb. | -1507 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 11.1 gal. | 19.2 gal. | -8.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 40.6 in | -1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 51.4 in | 59.7 in | -8.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 50.0 in | 56.7 in | -6.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 43.2 in | -2.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.9 in | 40.1 in | -2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 50.4 in | 59.5 in | -9.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 46.7 in | 56.5 in | -9.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.8 in | 38.3 in | -4.5 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 36.3 in | -36.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 55.0 in | -55 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 42.3 in | -42.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 29.2 in | -29.2 in |
Total Legroom | 74.1 in (over 2 rows) | 110.7 in (over 3 rows) | -36.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 9.3 ft3 | 10.3 ft3 | -1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 9.3 | 42.3 ft3 | -33 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 25.7 ft3 | 95.4 ft3 | -69.7 ft3 |
2010 Toyota Yaris Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 106-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
I can adjust the seat back so I can reach all controls with just arm movement. I can raise the seat so my thighs are fully supported right out to my knees. see full Toyota Yaris review |
2010 Toyota Yaris Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 106-horsepower 1.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Ride position too low. see full Toyota Yaris review |
2009 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUV 187-horsepower 2.7L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Lots of room in the second row, including seats that recline and move back & forth. Having the third row as an option for occasional use was really the deciding factor. 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 | 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 |
2009 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
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 |
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 |