2024 Toyota Highlander vs. 2024 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Review

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2024 Toyota
Highlander

MSRP*: $39,270 to $51,675
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2024 Toyota
Highlander Hybrid

MSRP*: $40,970 to $53,375
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MPG - City 21 - 22 MPG 35 - 36 MPG
MPG - Hwy 28 - 29 MPG 34 - 35 MPG
Seating Capacity 7 - 8 seats 7 - 8 seats
Cargo Space 84.3 ft3 84.3 ft3
Engine
  • 265-hp, 2.4-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 243-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gas/Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Automatic Continuously Variable
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 265 hp 243 hp
Towing Capacity 5,000 lbs 3,500 lbs
Exterior Length 194.9 - 197.4 in 194.9 in
Exterior Width 76.0 in 76.0 in
Leg Room Front 42.0 in
Rear 38.7 in
Front 42.0 in
Rear 38.7 in
Head Room Front 38.4 - 41.2 in
Rear 37.1 - 39.4 in
Front 38.4 - 41.2 in
Rear 37.1 - 39.4 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.

Comparison Review

Comfort
The Toyota Highlander offers rear passengers about the same room to stretch out as the Toyota Highlander Hybrid, with comparable head- and legroom. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Toyota Highlander and the Toyota Highlander Hybrid.

Convenience
The Toyota Highlander Hybrid requires fewer stops at the gas station than the Toyota Highlander, making it more convenient to drive.

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). Whether you pick the Toyota Highlander or the Toyota Highlander Hybrid, it's going to cost you about the same.

Dimensions
The Toyota Highlander is about the same width as the Toyota Highlander Hybrid. When looking at overall length, the Toyota Highlander takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Toyota Highlander Hybrid.

Handling
The Toyota Highlander has the same turning radius as the Toyota Highlander Hybrid, 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 Highlander Hybrid for pulling heavy loads. The Toyota Highlander has a little more horsepower than the Toyota Highlander Hybrid.

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 Highlander Hybrid.

Utility
The Toyota Highlander has less seating than the Toyota Highlander Hybrid, making the Toyota Highlander Hybrid the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers. You'll be able to fit about the same amount of groceries in the Toyota Highlander as you will in the Toyota Highlander Hybrid.