2013 Toyota Highlander SE 3.5L 2WD vs. 2013 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited
To start off, both 2013 Toyota Highlander SE 3.5L 2WD and 2013 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2013 Toyota Highlander SE 3.5L 2WD and 2013 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited are equipped with a 3,500 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Highlander SE 3.5L 2WD (266 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2013 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited. (228 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Highlander SE 3.5L 2WD should accelerate faster than 2013 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited weights approximately 420 kg more than 2013 Toyota Highlander SE 3.5L 2WD.
Because 2013 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Toyota Highlander SE 3.5L 2WD. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 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, 2013 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited (292 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Toyota Highlander SE 3.5L 2WD. (252 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Toyota Highlander SE 3.5L 2WD.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Toyota Highlander SE 3.5L 2WD | 2013 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Highlander | Highlander |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| 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 | 266 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 252 Nm | 292 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 105 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | 5-speed automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 2165 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4785 mm | 4795 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.3 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.4 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 65 L |
