2005 Toyota Highlander vs. 2008 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2008 Toyota Sequoia is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Highlander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Highlander would be higher. At 5,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Sequoia (381 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Highlander. (230 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Highlander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Highlander weights approximately 329 kg more than 2008 Toyota Sequoia.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Toyota Sequoia (544 Nm) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Highlander. (314 Nm). This means 2008 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Highlander.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Toyota Highlander | 2008 Toyota Sequoia | |
Make | Toyota | Toyota |
Model | Highlander | Sequoia |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3309 cc | 5663 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 381 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 314 Nm | 544 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.2:1 |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1681 kg | 1352 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 5220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3110 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 100 L |