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Entertainment System
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Number of speakers | 6 | vs | 14 | The Land Cruiser has an extraordinary amount of speakers, but the Highlander SE has very few | ||||||
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Has speed sensitive volume | Yes | vs | No | The Highlander SE's stereo cranks the volume to compensate for road noise, but the Land Cruiser does not | ||||||
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CD player | Standard | vs | Standard | CD player comes standard | ||||||
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premium radio | Optional | vs | Standard | Have your pick of music from around the world with the Land Cruiser 's satellite radio; in the Highlander SE, too, but it'll cost | ||||||
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Has auxiliary audio input | Yes | vs | Yes | Both have an audio-in jack so you can plug in your own MP3 player to the stereo | ||||||
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Has subwoofer | No | vs | Yes | The Land Cruiser has a subwoofer to accurately produce deep bass frequencies in music | ||||||
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entertainment system | Not Available | vs | Optional | It'll cost you to get an entertainment system on the Land Cruiser ; but it's not available at all on the Highlander SE | ||||||
Cost
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MSRP | $36,110 | vs | $69,730 | The Highlander SE has a reasonable price, while the Land Cruiser is very expensive | ||||||
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In-city gas mileage | 17 mpg | vs | 13 mpg | The Highlander SE has OK city mileage, while the Land Cruiser is very inefficient | ||||||
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basic warranty miles | 36,000 mile | vs | 36,000 mile | Shorter basic warranty | ||||||
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basic warranty years | 3 year | vs | 3 year | Shorter-lasting basic warranty | ||||||
Safety Features
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antilock brakes | Standard | vs | Standard | Both come standard with ABS brakes | ||||||
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Stability control system | Yes | vs | Yes | Both have electronic stability control | ||||||
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Airbags | 6 | vs | 7 | Both have good airbag coverage | ||||||
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Rear brakes | Disc | vs | Disc | Both have the usual brakes for this class of vehicle | ||||||
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child door locks | Standard | vs | Standard | Child door locks come standard | ||||||
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Roadside assistance system | None | vs | SafetyConnect | |||||||
Performance
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Horsepower | 270 HP @ 6,200 RPM | vs | 381 HP @ 5,600 RPM | The Land Cruiser is very powerful, while the Highlander SE is only of average power | ||||||
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Number of gears | 5 | vs | 6 | The Land Cruiser has more gears and the Highlander SE is OK, too | ||||||
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Transmission | Semi-automatic transmission | vs | Automatic transmission | The Highlander SE's semi-automatic transmission is rare for this class of vehicle | ||||||
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paddle shifters | Not Available | vs | Not Available | Neither offers paddle shifters | ||||||
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Air compressor | None | vs | None | Neither has an air compressor for increased power output | ||||||
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Power-to-weight ratio | 15.8 lb/hp | vs | 15.1 lb/hp | Both provide sporty handling | ||||||
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Drivetrain type | four-wheel drive | vs | four-wheel drive | Both will do well in poor weather or off-road conditions | ||||||
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Curb-to-curb turning radius | 38.7 ft | vs | 38.7 ft | Both cars corner comparably to other vehicles in their class | ||||||
Practicality
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Passengers | 7 | vs | 8 | People mover | ||||||
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Cargo space | 95.4 ft3 | vs | 81.7 ft3 | The Highlander SE has lots of cargo room and the Land Cruiser is pretty good | ||||||
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front seats | 59.3 ft3 | vs | 58.0 ft3 | Both average size front seats | ||||||
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Base payload capacity | 1734 lb | vs | 1510 lb | Average towing capacity | ||||||
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folding rear seats | Standard | vs | Standard | Both have a rear seat that folds down for extra storage space | ||||||
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power outlets | Standard | vs | Standard | Both have power outlets | ||||||
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navigation system | Optional | vs | Optional | Both offer an upgrade to a navigation system | ||||||
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Cupholders | 10 | vs | 12 | Both have a good number of cupholders but the Land Cruiser is particularly good | ||||||
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front air conditioning | Standard | vs | Standard | A/C for hot summer days comes standard | ||||||
Luxury Features
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moon roof | Standard | vs | Standard | Both come standard with sun roofs | ||||||
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power seats | Standard | vs | Standard | Both have power seats | ||||||
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keyless entry | Standard | vs | Standard | Both have keyless entry | ||||||
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leather | Standard | vs | Standard | Both come standard with leather interiors | ||||||
Crash Test Ratings
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Rollover resistance | 4 stars | vs | Unknown | |||||||
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Front driver crash test | 4 stars | vs | Unknown | |||||||
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Driver side crash test | 5 stars | vs | Unknown | |||||||
Road Tests
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0-60 mph | 8.0 seconds | vs | 7.3 seconds | The Land Cruiser has a good 0-60 time, but the Highlander SE is just average | ||||||
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Braking distance at 60mph | 139 ft | vs | 140 ft | Both have average braking ability for this class of vehicle | ||||||
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1/4 mile | 16.4 s @ 87 mph | vs | 15.7 s @ 92 mph | The Land Cruiser 's 1/4 mile time is zippy, but the Highlander SE's is just OK | ||||||
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Lateral acceleration | 0.74 g | vs | Unknown | |||||||
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Top speed | 114 mph | vs | Unknown | |||||||
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