2010 Toyota Highlander vs. 2011 Toyota Highlander

To start off, 2011 Toyota Highlander is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Toyota Highlander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Toyota Highlander would be higher. Both 2010 Toyota Highlander and 2011 Toyota Highlander are equipped with a 3,500 cc 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. 2011 Toyota Highlander weights approximately 66 kg more 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, both vehicles can yield 336 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.

Compare all specifications:

2010 Toyota Highlander 2011 Toyota Highlander
Make Toyota Toyota
Model Highlander Highlander
Year Released 2010 2011
Body Type SUV SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3500 cc 3500 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 6200 RPM
Torque 336 Nm 336 Nm
Torque RPM 4700 RPM 4700 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 Weight 1864 kg 1930 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 9.8 L/100km 9.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 13.1 L/100km 13.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 73 L 73 L


 

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