2018 Toyota 4Runner vs 2018 Toyota Highlander

2018 Toyota 4Runner

2018 Toyota Highlander

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Limited 2WD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
4Runner Limited 2WD	17	21	$39,675	$43,125
4Runner Limited 4WD	17	20	$41,546	$45,160
4Runner SR5 2WD	17	21	$32,025	$34,810
4Runner SR5 4WD	17	20	$33,750	$36,685
4Runner SR5 Premium 2WD	17	21	$33,709	$36,640
4Runner SR5 Premium 4WD	17	20	$35,434	$38,515
4Runner TRD Off Road 4WD	17	20	$34,946	$37,985
4Runner TRD Off Road Premium 4WD	17	20	$36,702	$39,895
4Runner TRD Pro 4WD	17	20	$39,630	$43,075

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Hybrid LE V6 AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Highlander Hybrid LE V6 AWD	30	28	$33,662	$36,870
Highlander Hybrid Limited Platinum V6 AWD	29	27	$44,263	$48,480
Highlander Hybrid Limited V6 AWD	29	27	$41,414	$45,360
Highlander Hybrid XLE V6 AWD	29	27	$38,283	$41,930
Highlander LE I4 FWD	20	24	$28,512	$31,230
Highlander LE Plus V6 AWD	20	27	$33,891	$37,120
Highlander LE Plus V6 FWD	21	27	$32,558	$35,660
Highlander LE V6 AWD	19	26	$31,718	$34,740
Highlander LE V6 FWD	20	27	$30,385	$33,280
Highlander Limited Platinum V6 AWD	20	26	$42,784	$46,860
Highlander Limited Platinum V6 FWD	21	27	$41,451	$45,400
Highlander Limited V6 AWD	20	26	$39,935	$43,740
Highlander Limited V6 FWD	21	27	$38,602	$42,280
Highlander SE V6 AWD	20	26	$38,119	$41,750
Highlander SE V6 FWD	21	27	$36,785	$40,290
Highlander XLE V6 AWD	20	26	$37,051	$40,580
Highlander XLE V6 FWD	21	27	$35,717	$39,120

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$39,675

$33,662

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$43,125

$36,870

Monthly Payment Estimate

$719 / month

$615 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

5.7

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6.8

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TCC’s Bottom Line

If you’re going off-road, consider the 2018 Toyota 4Runner. It’s a trusty tool for any kind of expedition, but it’s not so civilized around town.

The 2018 Toyota Highlander delivers much of what families want in a three-row crossover at a reasonable price; the Highlander Hybrid is icing on the cake.

TCC Likes

Off-road ability
Solid, trucky feel
Rugged style

Comfortable interior
Strong V-6
Hybrid is very thrifty

TCC Dislikes

Ride can be choppy
Doesn’t handle especially well
Limited safety features

Polarizing styling
Anemic base 4-cylinder
No Apple CarPlay or Android Auto

Fuel Economy

City

17 mpg

30 mpg

Highway

21 mpg

28 mpg

Interior Dimensions

Third Hip Room (in)

45.6

Second Shoulder Room (in)

57.8

59.6

Front Leg Room (in)

41.7

44.2

Third Head Room (in)

35.9

Front Hip Room (in)

56.5

57.2

Third Shoulder Room (in)

Second Leg Room (in)

32.9

38.4

Front Head Room (in)

38.6

40.7

Second Hip Room (in)

55.7

57.1

Front Shoulder Room (in)

57.8

59.3

Third Leg Room (in)

27.7

Second Head Room (in)

38.6

39.9

Passenger Capacity

Passenger Volume (ft³)

144.9

Exterior Dimensions

Min Ground Clearance (in)

Length, Overall (in)

190.7

192.5

Height, Overall (in)

71.5

68.1

Track Width, Rear (in)

63.2

64.2

Wheelbase (in)

109.8

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

75.8

Track Width, Front (in)

63.2

64.4

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

47.2

42.3

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

89.7

83.7

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

47.2

13.8

Brakes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.3

12.2

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.3

12.9

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System (Second Line)

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

17.2

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

37.4

38.7

Tires

Front Tire Size

P245/60SR20

P245/60TR18

Spare Tire Size

Full-Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P245/60SR20

P245/60TR18

Rear Tire Order Code

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

5000

3500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

5000

3500

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

5000

3500

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

500

350

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

500

350

Weight Information

Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear (lbs)

3439

Gross Axle Wt Rating - Front (lbs)

2998

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs)

6100

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4398

Wheels

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

20 X 7.5

18 X 7.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

20 X 7.5

18 X 7.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Full-Size

Compact

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

750

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (2nd)

750

Engine

Engine Order Code

Engine Oil Cooler

None

Displacement

4.0 L/241

3.5 L/211

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

270 @ 5600

306 @ 5800

Engine Type

Regular Unleaded V-6

Gas/Electric V-6

Fuel System

Sequential MPI

Port/Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

278 @ 4400

215 @ 4800

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Transfer Case Model

None

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.40

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Rear Wheel Drive

All Wheel

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.72

Trans Description Cont. Again

Trans PTO Access

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.04

Trans Order Code

Transfer Case Power Take Off

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

CVT w/OD

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.22

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.52

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.54

Summary

Body Style

Sport Utility

Vehicle Name

Toyota 4Runner

Toyota Highlander

Body Code

Suspension

Axle Ratio (:1) - Front

3.73

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Double Wishbone

Axle Type - Rear

Rigid Axle

Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear

3.73

Suspension Type - Front

Double Wishbone

Strut

Axle Type - Front

Independent

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

9.8

6.1

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Standard Sport Utility Vehicles 4WD

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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