Toyota Highlander Hybrid vs. Toyota Sequoia Review

Utility
The Toyota Sequoia's larger trunk will accommodate more large things than the Toyota Highlander Hybrid. Drivers with frequent child-duty might favor the Toyota Sequoia over the Toyota Highlander Hybrid. The Toyota Highlander Hybrid is a better choice than the Toyota Sequoia in terms of transporting cargo, especially if you frequently need to carry a lot of suitcases or massive dogs. Towing is substantially more the Sequoia's forte than it is the Toyota Highlander Hybrid's.

Dimensions
The Toyota Sequoia is quite a bit heavier than the Toyota Highlander Hybrid. Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Toyota Sequoia than the Toyota Highlander Hybrid because of its bigger tank. The Toyota Sequoia 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 Toyota Sequoia compete for the same parking spaces. The Toyota Highlander Hybrid's shorter wheelbase may produce a less-settled highway ride but a nimbler feel in daily traffic than the Toyota Sequoia.

Convenience
You will very likely have to visit your friendly gas station more often with the Toyota Sequoia than with the Toyota Highlander Hybrid.

Cost
The Highlander Hybrid will save you money at the pump compared to the Toyota Sequoia. The Sequoia will tax your gas budget tremendously more than the Toyota Highlander Hybrid will. The Highlander Hybrid isn't much less expensive than the Sequoia when it comes to MSRP. The Toyota Highlander Hybrid will save you a bunch of money at the pump every year compared to the Toyota Sequoia. The Toyota Sequoia will cost you a bundle in gas every year compared to the Toyota Highlander Hybrid.

Handling
With its rear-wheel drive layout, the Sequoia likely has better dry traction than the Toyota Highlander Hybrid; on the other hand, the Toyota Highlander Hybrid's front-wheel drive layout likely provides better traction in rain, snow or ice. The Toyota Sequoia has considerably bigger tires than the Toyota Highlander Hybrid. Keep in mind that bigger tires could improve handling, while narrower tires might provide better handling in deep snow. With its tighter turning radius, the Toyota Highlander Hybrid is definitely sprier than the Sequoia, something to consider if you do a lot of city driving; however, note that a vehicle with a tight turning circle may feel a bit twitchy on the highway.

Drivetrain
The Sequoia has a bigger engine than the Toyota Highlander Hybrid. Note that smaller engines typically get better gas mileage, but a smaller engine usually has to work a little harder. Torque equals pickup, and the Toyota Sequoia will have picked up and gone by the time the Toyota Highlander Hybrid finally gets moving.

Comfort
Taller drivers will significantly enjoy the extra head room in the Toyota Sequoia's front cabin compared to the Highlander Hybrid. The Toyota Sequoia provides more head- and leg-room to your passengers than the Toyota Highlander Hybrid does.

Overview
The Toyota Highlander Hybrid and the Toyota Sequoia have the same basic warranty.