Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | |
Model | Volkswagen Jetta | Toyota Highlander | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 210 hp@5300 207 lb-ft@1700 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 295 hp@6600 263 lb-ft@4700 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.4 in | 109.8 in | -5.4 in |
Length | 183.3 in | 192.5 in | -9.2 in |
Width | 70.0 in | 75.8 in | -5.8 in |
Height | 57.2 in | 68.1 in | -10.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3208 lb. | 4370 lb. | -1162 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 19.2 gal. | -4.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.2 in | 40.7 in | -2.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 59.3 in | -4.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 57.2 in | -57.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 44.2 in | -3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.1 in | 39.9 in | -2.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.6 in | 59.6 in | -6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 57.1 in | -57.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 38.4 in | -0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.9 in | -35.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 55.0 in | -55 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 45.6 in | -45.6 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 27.7 in | -27.7 in |
Total Legroom | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 110.3 in (over 3 rows) | -31 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.7 ft3 | 13.8 ft3 | 1.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.7 | 42.3 ft3 | -26.6 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.7 ft3 | 83.7 ft3 | -68 ft3 |
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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 |