2021 Toyota Highlander vs 2021 Cadillac Escalade ESV
Overview | |
MSRP$79,195 | MSRP$35,085 |
Listings1 | Listings117 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews | Expert reviews7.5 out of 10 |
2021 Cadillac Escalade ESV Reviews Summary | |
2021 Toyota Highlander Reviews SummaryToyota hardly needs any help selling three-row Highlanders. It already sits close to the top of the sales charts for its segment, and few vehicles carry the name recognition as the Highlander, which enters into its 20th year of production. But the three-row marketplace is a competitive one, and even after a 2020 redesign, Toyota would be foolish to rest on its laurels. As such, the Highlander enters this year with additional safety-feature technology listed as standard equipment. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine6.2L 420 hp V8 | Engine3.5L 295 hp V6 |
Drive TrainRWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity8 | Seating Capacity8 |
Horsepower420 hp @ 5600 rpm | Horsepower295 hp @ 6600 rpm |
MPG City14 | MPG City20 |
MPG Highway20 | MPG Highway28 |
Engine | |
Engine Name6.2L 420 hp V8 | Engine Name3.5L 295 hp V6 |
Torque460 lb-ft @ 4100 rpm | Torque263 lb-ft @ 4700 rpm |
Horsepower420 hp @ 5600 rpm | Horsepower295 hp @ 6600 rpm |
DrivetrainRWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City14 | MPG City20 |
MPG Highway20 | MPG Highway28 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity8 | Seating Capacity8 |
Key Features | |
Navigation SystemStandard | Navigation System |
Sunroof/MoonroofStandard | Sunroof/Moonroof |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space41.5 cu ft | Cargo Space16.0 cu ft |
Curb Weight5785 lbs | Curb Weight4145 lbs |
Height76.4 in | Height68.1 in |
Length227.0 in | Length194.9 in |
Width81.1 in | Width76.0 in |
Wheelbase134.1 in | Wheelbase112.2 in |
Maximum Payload1636 lbs | Maximum Payload1685 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity8100 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity5000 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity7600 lbs | Standard Towing Capacity |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $79,195 | $35,085 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.5 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | ||
Summary | Toyota hardly needs any help selling three-row Highlanders. It already sits close to the top of the sales charts for its segment, and few vehicles carry the name recognition as the Highlander, which enters into its 20th year of production. But the three-row marketplace is a competitive one, and even after a 2020 redesign, Toyota would be foolish to rest on its laurels. As such, the Highlander enters this year with additional safety-feature technology listed as standard equipment. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 6.2L 420 hp V8 | 3.5L 295 hp V6 |
Drive Train | RWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 8 | 8 |
Horsepower | 420 hp @ 5600 rpm | 295 hp @ 6600 rpm |
MPG City | 14 | 20 |
MPG Highway | 20 | 28 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 6.2L 420 hp V8 | 3.5L 295 hp V6 |
Torque | 460 lb-ft @ 4100 rpm | 263 lb-ft @ 4700 rpm |
Horsepower | 420 hp @ 5600 rpm | 295 hp @ 6600 rpm |
Drivetrain | RWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 14 | 20 |
MPG Highway | 20 | 28 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 8 | 8 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 4 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 41.5 cu ft | 16.0 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 5785 lbs | 4145 lbs |
Height | 76.4 in | 68.1 in |
Length | 227.0 in | 194.9 in |
Width | 81.1 in | 76.0 in |
Wheelbase | 134.1 in | 112.2 in |
Maximum Payload | 1636 lbs | 1685 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 8100 lbs | 5000 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity | 7600 lbs | |

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