Comparison - Toyota Highlander XLE 2023 - vs - Toyota Fortuner 2.8 Legender 2021

General

Other Names:

Also called:

Kluger

Also called:

Hilux SW4,Toyota SW4

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Average Price: 
$
41,820
Updated: 
03 Feb 2023
฿
1,762,000
Thai Baht
Updated: 
10 Aug 2020
Car Type: 
SUV
SUV
Drive Type: 
Front Wheel Drive
Four Wheel Drive
Year: 
2023
2021
Total Seating: 
7
7
Transmission: 
8-speed Shiftable Automatic
6-speed Shiftable Automatic
Bluetooth: 
yes
yes
Heated seats: 
yes
no
Navigation: 
yes
yes
Doors: 
5
5
Fuel Tank Capacity: 
17.90gals
Exterior Colors: 
Color: 
Wind Chill Pearl
#FFFFFF
Midnight Black Metallic
#37383C
Celestial Silver Metallic
#AAA9AE
Cypress
#3E614C
Blueprint
#293B75
Ruby Flare Pearl
#A62739
Moon Dust
#6F7B89
Color: 
White Pearl CS Black Top
#C7C6C3
Emotional Red Black Top
#BE1522
Attitude Black Mica
#FFFFFF

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews: 

Pros
Spacious seating in first two rows
Balanced ride and handling
Long list of standard features
Intuitive infotainment system

Cons
Engine can be noisy
Cramped third row

By: 
usnews.com

Pros
Large available displays
Good safety scores and driver-assist tech
Available hybrid model

Cons
Cramped third row
Bouncy ride quality

By: 
motortrend.com

Having reviewed the GX, this time we take a look at the 2021 Toyota Fortuner GXL. It's a rugged 4WD that positions itself as the default family option for those whose budget can't stretch to the Prado.

Pros
Ride quality is excellent on any road surface
Power and torque increases translate to the real world
Cabin ergonomics are solid and build quality is robust

Cons
Needs more power outlets, especially in the second row
Third row should be viewed as occasional only
GXL is a steep climb in price from the GX, which remains solid value

By: 
caradvice.com.au

Fuel

Fuel Type: 
Regular Unleaded
Diesel
Fuel Economy City USA: 
22.00mpg
Fuel Economy HWY: 
29.00mpg
Engine type: 
Petrol/Gas
Diesel

Engine and Performance

Valves: 
16
16
Cylinders: 
4
Inline
4
Inline
Engine Size/Displacement: 
2.40L
2.80L
Torque: 
310ft-lbs
at 1 700rpm
368ft-lbs
at 2 800rpm
Horsepower: 
265hp
at 6 000rpm
201hp
at 3 400rpm
Cam Type: 
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Turning Circle: 
37.40Feet
38.00Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control: 
yes
yes
Door Pockets: 
yes
yes
Cupholders: 
yes
yes
Overhead console: 
yes
yes
Seatback Storage: 
yes
yes
Power Steering: 
yes
yes
Parking sensors: 
yes
yes
Steering Wheel Tilt: 
yes
yes
Telescopic steering wheel: 
yes
yes
Rear View Camera: 
yes
yes
Front view Camera: 
no
no
Side view Camera: 
no
no
On steering wheel: 
Audio and cruise Controls On Steering Wheel
Multi-function steering wheel
More in Convenience: 
Universal remote transmitter (for garage door, security system, etc.)
Leather steering wheel
Keyless ignition
Leather with Wood Grain and Silver Line Steering Wheels Material
Push button Start
Drive Mode Switch (Eco/Power)
Park Sensor 6 Positions

Exterior Dimensions

Length: 
194.90in
188.70in
Width: 
76.00in
73.00in
Height: 
68.10in
72.20in
Ground Clearance: 
8.00in
7.50in
Front Track: 
60.60in
Rear Track: 
61.20in
Wheel Base: 
112.20in
108.20in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room: 
39.60
Rear Head Room: 
39.40
Front Leg Room: 
42.00in
Rear leg room: 
38.70in
Front Hip Room: 
57.20in
Front Shoulder Room: 
59.00in
Rear Hip Room: 
57.00in
Rear Shoulder room: 
58.40in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity: 
84.30cu.ft
38.00cu.ft
Maximum Towing Capacity un-break: 
5000lbs
1653lbs
Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place: 
16.00cu.ft
7.00cu.ft
Angle of Approach: 
18.10degrees
29.00degrees
Angle of Departure: 
23.00degrees
25.00degrees
Curb Weight: 
4199.00lbs
4695.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display: 
yes
yes
Clock: 
yes
yes
Trip computer: 
yes
yes
Techometer: 
yes
yes
Compass: 
no
no

Power Features

Power windows: 
yes
yes
Remote Keyless doors: 
yes
yes
More Power Features: 
4 one-touch power windows
Heated mirrors
Automatic Up/Down Window with Anti-Clamping System
Kick Activated Electric Tailgate Censor Set

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible: 
yes
yes
Front Seats Features: 
Leatherette
8-way power driver seat
Height adjustable driver seat
Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support
8-way power passenger seat
Height adjustable passenger seat
Multi-level heating driver seat
Multi-level heating passenger seat
Sport 1st Row Seat
Leather and Synthetic Leather Seats Material
Power Driver and Passenger Seat 1st Row Seat (Leanable)
Power Driver and Passenger Seat 1st Row Seat (Adjustable)
Rear Seats Features: 
Folding center armrest
Manual folding bench third row seats
With 1-touch Tumble 2nd Row Seat (Leanable)
Split Type 50/50 Adjustable 3rd Row Seat

Suspension

Front Suspension: 
Independent MacPherson strut front suspension
Double Wishbone with Stabilizer and Shock Absorber
Rear Suspension: 
4 Link & Coil Suspension with Stabilizer Bar and Shock Absorber
Suspension Info: 
Four-Wheel Independent Suspension

Comfort

Interior air Filtration: 
yes
no
Climate Control: 
yes
yes
More Comfort Features: 
Electrochromatic inside rearview mirror
Dual illuminating vanity mirrors
Three zone climate control
1st Row Air Conditioner with 5 Air-flow Directions
2nd Row and 3rd Row Air Conditioner
Automatic Anti-glare Rear Mirror
Interior Floor Carpet

Entertainment

DVD player: 
no
no
AM/FM Radio: 
yes
yes
Satellite radio: 
yes
yes
Video monitor: 
no
no
More Entertainment: 
8.0" infotainment display size
6 total speakers
Wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay
USB connection
USB with external media control
3 months of provided satellite radio service
USB Electrical Connector for Rear-seat Passengers
Premium Audio Set with Power Amp and JBL Speaker
Wireless Charger
6-Speaker
T-Connect System
Voice Recognition
Apple CarPlay System
8-inch Resistive Touch Screen, Supports Bluetooth/USB
3 Power Port DC 12V. Outlet

Exterior Features

Sunroof: 
yes
yes
Rear defogger: 
yes
yes
More in Glass and Roof: 
Privacy glass on rear side, quarter and liftgate windows
High Solar Energy-Absorbing (HSEA) glass on front side windows
Stainless Steel Exhaust End Pipe
Rear Rain Wiper
Time Intermittent Front Rain Wiper
Rear Spoiler
Alloy Wheels: 
yes
yes
Wheel size: 
18"
20"
Wheels more: 
Temporary spare tire
Underbody mounted spare tire
Wheel Dimensions: 
Width: 
235.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
65
Diameter: 
R18
Width: 
265.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
50
Diameter: 
R20

Safety Features

ABS: 
yes
yes
Front head airbags: 
yes
yes
Rear head airbags: 
yes
yes
Dual front side-mounted airbags: 
yes
yes
Emergency braking assist: 
yes
yes
Traction control: 
yes
yes
Child seat anchors: 
yes
yes
Front brakes: 
Ventilated disc
Ventilated Front Disc
Stability control: 
yes
yes
Rear brakes: 
Ventilated disc
Ventilated disc
Rear door child safety locks: 
yes
yes
Daytime running lights: 
yes
yes
Engine immobilizer: 
yes
yes
Front fog lights: 
yes
yes
Dusk sensing headlamps: 
yes
no
Auto delay off headlamps: 
yes
yes
Front headrests: 
yes
yes
Rear headrests: 
yes
yes
Tire pressure monitoring: 
yes
yes
More Safety Features: 
Blind spot and lane departure warnings accident avoidance system
Lane keep assist
Rear cross traffic alert
Pre-collision safety system
Post-collision safety system
Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation
Remote anti-theft alarm system
Lane Departure Warning with Steering Assist
Pre-Collision System
Hill-start Assist Control (HAC)
Crash Body Safety GOA
Side Bar Protection
Auto Limited Slip Differential
Theft Deterrent System (TDS)
Seat Belt 3 Points With Pretensioner & Force Limiter (Front Seat