2024 Toyota
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2024 Toyota
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| MPG - City | 21 - 22 MPG | 25 - 27 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | 28 - 29 MPG | 32 - 35 MPG |
| Seating Capacity | 7 - 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Cargo Space | 84.3 ft3 | 69.7 - 69.8 ft3 |
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| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Drivetrain | All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive |
| Horsepower | 265 hp | 203 hp |
| Towing Capacity | 5,000 lbs | 1,500 - 3,500 lbs |
| Exterior Length | 194.9 - 197.4 in | 180.9 - 181.5 in |
| Exterior Width | 76.0 in | 73.0 - 73.4 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 42.0 in
Rear 38.7 in |
Front 41.0 in
Rear 37.8 in |
| Head Room |
Front 38.4 - 41.2 in
Rear 37.1 - 39.4 in |
Front 37.7 - 39.5 in
Rear 39.5 in |
*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.
Comfort
The Toyota Highlander offers a bit more room for passengers in the back seat than the Toyota RAV4.
The Toyota Highlander will be popular with taller drivers and passengers in the front seat, due to its greater front head- and legroom than the Toyota RAV4.
Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Toyota Highlander as you will with the Toyota RAV4, as they are both able to travel similar distances on a tank of gas.
Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). The Toyota Highlander will definitely make more of a dent in your wallet than the Toyota RAV4, which has a much lower MSRP.
Dimensions
Since the Toyota Highlander is much wider than the Toyota RAV4, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging.
If you go with the Toyota Highlander, you may be circling the block looking for a space large enough to park more often than with the Toyota RAV4.
Handling
The Toyota Highlander has the same turning radius as the Toyota RAV4, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.
Performance
When considering towing capacity, the Toyota Highlander is clearly the choice over the Toyota RAV4 for pulling heavy loads.
The Toyota Highlander has a little more horsepower than the Toyota RAV4.
Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the Toyota Highlander does a much better job of transmitting its engine's horsepower to its wheels than the Toyota RAV4.
Utility
Soccer Moms and those who need to chauffeur around a lot of people will appreciate the Toyota Highlander more than the Toyota RAV4, due to its significantly greater seating capacity.
The Toyota Highlander has a roomier cargo area for putting your bags or other items than the Toyota RAV4.