2004 Seat Toledo vs. 2008 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2008 Toyota Highlander is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Seat Toledo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Seat Toledo would be higher. At 3,311 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Highlander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Highlander (209 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2004 Seat Toledo. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Highlander should accelerate faster than 2004 Seat Toledo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Seat Toledo weights approximately 124 kg more than 2008 Toyota Highlander.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2004 Seat Toledo (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Highlander. (287 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2004 Seat Toledo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Highlander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Seat Toledo | 2008 Toyota Highlander | |
| Make | Seat | Toyota |
| Model | Toledo | Highlander |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1968 cc | 3311 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 209 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 287 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1454 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.1 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 65 L |
