Toyota Highlander Hybrid vs. GMC Envoy Review

Utility
There's no clear winner between the Toyota Highlander Hybrid and the GMC Envoy in terms of hauling capacity. The Toyota Highlander Hybrid will definitely prove handier than the GMC Envoy for those of you with frequent child-cargo. The Toyota Highlander Hybrid is a better choice than the GMC as far as hauling capacity, especially if you often need to carry a lot of loot or sizeable beasts. The GMC Envoy outpulls the Toyota Highlander Hybrid by a massive margin.

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

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

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 markedly cheaper to get to the dealership than the GMC. Producing an exact gas mileage evaluation is so tricky that some think not even the federal government can do it, but it looks as though the Toyota Highlander Hybrid is the winner in terms of fuel economy. With respect to gas mileage, the Toyota has the GMC Envoy beat. Regarding MSRP, the GMC Envoy doesn't cost much less than the Toyota. The Toyota Highlander Hybrid is considerably more expensive than the GMC Envoy with respect to out-the-door price. The Toyota Highlander Hybrid will save you a bunch of money at the pump every year compared to the GMC.

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

Drivetrain
The GMC Envoy's engine is markedly more massive than the Highlander Hybrid's. Note that bigger engines may use more gasoline than smaller ones. The GMC Envoy packs quite a wallop compared to the Toyota as far as torque, which is the force that lets you accelerate quickly. The Toyota could learn a lesson or two from the GMC Envoy in terms of pickup.

Comfort
Taller drivers will substantially enjoy the extra head room in the GMC Envoy's front cabin compared to the Toyota Highlander Hybrid. The ampler interior dimensions of the GMC Envoy make it significantly more spacious for your passengers than the Toyota Highlander Hybrid.

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