2009 Toyota Highlander vs. 2010 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2010 Toyota Highlander is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Toyota Highlander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Toyota Highlander would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Highlander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Highlander (266 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2010 Toyota Highlander. (187 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Highlander should accelerate faster than 2010 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, 2010 Toyota Highlander (252 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Highlander. (249 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2010 Toyota Highlander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Highlander.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Toyota Highlander | 2010 Toyota Highlander | |
Make | Toyota | Toyota |
Model | Highlander | Highlander |
Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 2700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 266 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 249 Nm | 252 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4785 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2789 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 73 L |