Toyota Highlander 2016 vs Kia Mohave 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 3.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 249 HP | 274 HP | |
| Torque: | 356 NM | 362 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.8 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Toyota Highlander engine produces 25 HP less power than Kia Mohave, whereas torque is 6 NM less than Kia Mohave. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.5 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 72 litres | 82 litres | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 200 mm (7.9 inches) | 217 mm (8.5 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Kia Mohave can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Lexus RX, Lexus IS, Lexus GS, Toyota Tacoma | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Kia Sorento, Hyundai Grandeur, Hyundai ix55, Kia Opirus | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Kia Mohave might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Toyota Highlander engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.89 m | 4.88 m | |
| Width: | 1.93 m | 1.92 m | |
| Height: | 1.77 m | 1.81 m | |
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Toyota Highlander is larger, but slightly lower. Toyota Highlander is 1 cm longer than the Kia Mohave, 1 cm wider, while the height of Toyota Highlander is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 269 litres | 350 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
813 litres | no data | |
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Kia Mohave has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Toyota Highlander has 81 litres less trunk space than the Kia Mohave. This could mean that the Toyota Highlander uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`760 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | no data | no data | |
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