GMC Envoy vs. Toyota Highlander Hybrid Review

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. The Toyota Highlander Hybrid is substantially cheaper to get to the dealership than the GMC Envoy. The Toyota Highlander Hybrid will save you money at the pump compared to the GMC. The Toyota Highlander Hybrid isn't much costlier than the GMC Envoy as far as MSRP. The Toyota Highlander Hybrid isn't much costlier than the GMC regarding final cost. The Highlander Hybrid will save you a bundle at the pump every year compared to the GMC Envoy. The Envoy will cost you a bunch of money in gasoline every year compared to the Highlander Hybrid.

Utility
There's no clear winner between the Toyota Highlander Hybrid and the GMC Envoy as far as hauling capacity. The Envoy and the Toyota Highlander Hybrid can accommodate the same number of passengers. The GMC Envoy outpulls the Toyota Highlander Hybrid by a massive margin.

Convenience
You'll definitely have to take the Envoy for a fill-up more often than the Toyota Highlander Hybrid because of its tank size and gas mileage.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the GMC offers a bit more head room than the Highlander Hybrid, there really isn't much of a difference. The GMC Envoy offers more head- and leg-room to your passengers than the Toyota Highlander Hybrid does.

Dimensions
The Envoy is significantly heavier than the Toyota. Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the GMC than the Toyota because of its bigger tank. The GMC Envoy rides lower than the Highlander Hybrid, which is a good thing for its center of gravity and ease of access. The Toyota Highlander Hybrid and the GMC Envoy compete for the same parking spaces.

Handling
The GMC Envoy and the Toyota Highlander Hybrid have about similar tires. With their similar turning circles, the GMC Envoy and the Toyota Highlander Hybrid definitely handle approximately the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Toyota Highlander Hybrid's engine is substantially smaller than the Envoy's. Keep in mind that smaller engines can be stressed more; however, smaller engines typically get better gas mileage. Torque equals pickup, and the GMC Envoy will have picked up and gone by the time the Toyota Highlander Hybrid finally gets moving. The GMC Envoy packs quite a punch compared to the Toyota Highlander Hybrid when it comes to torque, which is roughly equivalent to acceleration.

Overview
The Toyota Highlander Hybrid and the GMC Envoy have the same basic after-sale protection.