2010 Toyota Highlander Limited vs. 2010 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited
To start off, both 2010 Toyota Highlander Limited and 2010 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Toyota Highlander Limited is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 270 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited weights approximately 241 kg more than 2010 Toyota Highlander Limited.
Because 2010 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Toyota Highlander Limited. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited will offer significantly more control. 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 Limited (336 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited. (287 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2010 Toyota Highlander Limited will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Toyota Highlander Limited | 2010 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Highlander | Highlander |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 3300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 336 Nm | 287 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1864 kg | 2105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4785 mm | 4785 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2789 mm | 2789 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 65 L |
