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Compare Toyota 4Runner vs Toyota Highlander

Toyota 4Runner
2020 Toyota 4Runner
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$36,020
Starting Price (MSRP)
7.3
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Toyota Highlander
2019 Toyota Highlander
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$31,830
Starting Price (MSRP)
7.5
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Overview

Engine
4.0-liter V6 Gas
Engine
2.7-liter Inline-4 Gas
Transmission
5-Speed Automatic
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Fuel Economy
City: 17 MPG
Hwy: 21 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 20 MPG
Hwy: 24 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity
23 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.2 gallons
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Seating Capacity
8 seater

Photos

Toyota 4Runner
2018-2020 Toyota 4Runner Rear Angle View
2018-2020 Toyota 4Runner Dashboard
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Toyota Highlander
2017-2019 Toyota Highlander Three Quarter Rear Left Side View
2017-2019 Toyota Highlander Driver And Front Passenger Seats
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Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Engine
4.0-liter V6 Gas
2.7-liter Inline-4 Gas
Horsepower
270 hp @ 5600 rpm
185 hp @ 5800 rpm
Torque
278 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm
184 lb-ft @ 4200 rpm
Transmission
5-Speed Automatic
6-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive

Steering

Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter
37.4 ft
38.7 ft

Wheels

Front Wheel Size
17" x 7"
18" x 7.5"
Rear Wheel Size
17" x 7"
18" x 7.5"

Suspension

Front Suspension
N/A
Strut
Rear Suspension
N/A
Double Wishbone

Tires

Front Tire
P265/70SR17
P245/60SR18
Rear Tire
P265/70SR17
P245/60SR18
Spare Tire
Full-Size
Compact

Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Combined
18 MPG
22 MPG
City
17 MPG
20 MPG
Highway
21 MPG
24 MPG

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
9.8 (2019) Tons/yr
8.0 Tons/yr

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity
23 gallons
19.2 gallons
Cruising Range City
391 miles
384 miles
Cruising Range Highway
483 miles
460.8 miles

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Height
71.5 in
68.1 in
Max Width
75.8 in
75.8 in
Front Width
63.2 in
64.4 in
Rear Width
63.2 in
64.2 in
Wheelbase
109.8 in
109.8 in
Ground Clearance
9 in
8 in

Interior Space

Seating Capacity
5 seater
8 seater
Front Seat Leg Room
41.7 in
44.2 in
Front Seat Headroom
39.3 in
40.7 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room
57.8 in
59.3 in
Front Seat Hip Room
56.5 in
57.2 in
Rear Seat Leg Room
32.9 in
38.4 in
Rear Seat Headroom
38.6 in
39.9 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room
57.8 in
59.6 in
Rear Seat Hip Room
55.7 in
57.1 in
Third Row Leg Room
N/A
27.7 in
Third Row Headroom
N/A
35.9 in
Third Row Shoulder Room
N/A
55 in
Third Row Hip Room
N/A
45.6 in

Weight and Trailing

Curb Weight
N/A
4,134 lbs
Maximum Trailering Capacity
5,000 lbs
1,500 lbs

Cargo Space

Cargo Volume to Seat 1
89.7 ft³
83.7 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
47.2 ft³
42.3 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
47.2 ft³
13.8 ft³

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

  • Barcelona Red Metallic
  • Classic Silver Metallic
  • Magnetic Gray Metallic
  • Midnight Black Metallic
  • Nautical Blue Metallic
  • Super White
  • Alumina Jade Metallic
  • Blizzard Pearl
  • Celestial Silver Metallic
  • Midnight Black Metallic
  • Ooh La La Rouge Mica
  • Predawn Gray Mica
  • Shoreline Blue Pearl
  • Toasted Walnut Pearl

Standard Interior Materials

  • Black/Graphite, Low Fabric Seat Trim
  • Sand Beige, Low Fabric Seat Trim
  • Ash, Fabric Seat Trim
  • Black, Fabric Seat Trim

Features and Options

Infotainment

HD Radio
Standard
Not Available
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Satellite Radio
Standard
Not Available
Smart Device Integration
Standard
Not Available
WiFi Hotspot
Standard
Not Available
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats
Standard
Standard
Cloth Seats
Standard
Standard
Leather Seats
Standard
Standard
Leather Steering Wheel
Standard
Not Available
Premium Synthetic Seats
Standard
Standard
Vinyl Seats
Standard
Standard

Comfort

Navigation System
Optional
Not Available
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
A/C
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Not Available
Rear A/C
Not Available
Standard
Telematics
Standard
Not Available

Safety

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera
Standard
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist
Not Available
Standard
ABS
Standard
Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard

US NHTSA crash test result

Overall Rating
N/A
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
N/A
Side Crash Rating
N/A
Rollover Rating
N/A

Airbags

Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard

Warranty

Warranty Summary

Basic
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
Corrosion
5 Years / Unlimited Miles
5 Years / Unlimited Miles
Drivetrain
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
Maintenance
2 Years / 25,000 Miles
2 Years / 25,000 Miles
Roadside Assistance
2 Years / Unlimited Miles
2 Years / Unlimited Miles
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