Model Year | 2010 | 2014 | |
Model | Volkswagen CC | Toyota Highlander | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 206 kW@6200 359 Nm@2750 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 201 kW@6200 336 Nm@4700 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,710 mm | 2,789 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,798 mm | 4,854 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,854 mm | 1,925 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,417 mm | 1,730 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,748 kg | 2,020 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 73 L | -3 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 950 mm | 1,034 mm | 949 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,422 mm | 1,506 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,453 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,057 mm | 1,123 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 930 mm | 1,013 mm | 929 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,389 mm | 1,514 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,450 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 947 mm | 975 mm | -28 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 912 mm | -912 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,397 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,158 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 704 mm | -704 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,004 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,802 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 368 L | 391 L | -23 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 13.0 | 1,198 L | 12 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.0 | 2,370 L | 11 |
2010 Volkswagen CC Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
The seats go way back and have a high range of motion. This car is more roomy than my previous car which was a 2002 Acura TL. see full Volkswagen CC review |
2010 Volkswagen CC Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
The cc only seats four. This is only a downfall if seating 5 is going to be necessary. The rear seat is very stylish and comfortable though. see full Volkswagen CC review |
2014 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
Toyota replaced the 2013 Highlander's rear struts with control arms to enable a three-inch-wider third-row seat, and then used the extra space to cram in a third seating position. So if you need seats for eight people, only the Highlander will do in this threesome. A top-of-the-line Santa Fe only seats six. Other eight-pass options include the Honda Pilot and GM's large crossovers. But those three people best be small, as the Highlander doesn't have nearly as much rear legroom as the Pathfinder or the Santa Fe. To fit children of even middling size in the third row it's necessary to slide the second row well forward. The second row seat cushion is mounted too low for adult comfort. The Nissan's second row suffers from a similar shortcoming, but the Hyundai's does not. see full Toyota Highlander review |
2014 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Perfect for two car seats. Really neat trick - the middle seat for the 2nd row rolls up into the center console. I did not remove it nor attempt to sit in it but that does make the 3rd row more likely to be used for those with car seats. I did not attempt to sit in the 3rd row (looked at it before folding into the floor for cargo space for the entire trip) so cannot opine on it. Use at your own risk. see full Toyota Highlander review |