Toyota Highlander Hybrid vs. Chrysler Aspen Review

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs almost the same to get the Toyota Highlander Hybrid to the dealership as the Chrysler Aspen. As far as fuel economy, the Toyota Highlander Hybrid beats the Chrysler Aspen. The Chrysler Aspen pales in comparison to the Toyota Highlander Hybrid in terms of gas mileage. The Chrysler Aspen isn't much less costly than the Highlander Hybrid regarding MSRP. The Aspen will cost you a lots_of_money in gas every year compared to the Toyota Highlander Hybrid. The Toyota Highlander Hybrid will save you a lots_of_money at the pump every year compared to the Chrysler Aspen.

Utility
Drivers with frequent child-duty might favor the Chrysler Aspen over the Toyota Highlander Hybrid. There's no clear winner between the Chrysler and the Highlander Hybrid as far as hauling capacity. Towing is significantly more the Chrysler Aspen's forte than it is the Highlander Hybrid's.

Convenience
The Chrysler Aspen's fuel tank will need to be replenished a little more often than the unit in the Toyota Highlander Hybrid.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Chrysler offers a bit more head room than the Toyota, there frankly isn't much of a difference. While the rear of the Toyota Highlander Hybrid offers a bit more head- and leg-room than the Chrysler Aspen, there really isn't much of a difference.

Dimensions
Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Chrysler Aspen than the Toyota because of its bigger tank. The Toyota Highlander Hybrid and the Chrysler Aspen compete for the same parking spaces. The Toyota's shorter wheelbase will give a sprier feel in daily traffic. On the other hand, the Chrysler Aspen is likely to have a smoother, more stable ride.

Performance
Regarding horsepower, the Chrysler Aspen packs quite a wallop and will knock the Toyota Highlander Hybrid down a few rungs. However, remember that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums. With that kind of horsepower, the Chrysler Aspen is a genuine sports car.

Handling
With their similar turning radii, the Chrysler Aspen and the Toyota likely handle approximately the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Toyota Highlander Hybrid's engine is substantially smaller than the Chrysler Aspen's. Note that a smaller engine usually has to work a little harder; on the flip side, smaller engines typically get better gas mileage. Torque is roughly equivalent to acceleration, and in this respect, the Chrysler is tremendously more powerful than the Toyota Highlander Hybrid.

Warranty
The Chrysler and the Toyota have the same basic warranty.