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    • 2018 Toyota Highlander Hybrid vs 2018 Toyota Highlander

    2018 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Exterior Driver Side Rear vs 2018 Toyota Highlander Exterior Passenger Side Rear

    Sometimes even if you whittle your decision down to a single brand, or a single segment, or sometimes even to a specific model… there are still too many options to choose from. We thought we’d help out with one instance of this by comparing the 2018 Toyota Highlander Hybrid vs 2018 Toyota Highlander. Obviously, the two vehicles are extremely similar to one another, with the only real difference being the powertrain. But we thought we’d highlight that difference to help you come to a decision if you’re having trouble.
    2018 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Exterior Wheel Design

    Differences Between the 2018 Toyota Highlander Hybrid & Highlander

    Looking at the table above you can see exactly where the differences and similarities are between the two different versions of the 2018 Toyota Highlander. Rather than starting at the top, we’ll address the bottom two rows first. Both of these rows address space, and as you can see they’re identical. As we mentioned, the Highlander Hybrid and its standard counterpart are for the most part identical, with the main difference being in the powertrain. So it’s no surprise that both trims offer the same cargo capacity and passenger volume specs.

    2018 Toyota Highlander Hybrid

    Vs

    2018 Toyota Highlander
    8.1 l/100km Combined Fuel Efficiency 10.0 l/100km
    306 HP Horsepower 295 HP
    13.8 cu. ft. Cargo Capacity 13.8 cu. ft.
    158.7 cu. ft. Passenger Volume 158.7 cu. ft.

    Now, backtracking to the first two rows, you might see something a little surprising. The first row is completely understandable. It analyzes each Highlander’s combined fuel efficiency, and the Highlander Hybrid utilizes 1.9 l/100km less fuel than the standard Highlander. But we assumed in exchange for that, that the standard Highlander would offer more horsepower. However, the updated powertrain of the 2018 Toyota Highlander Hybrid proves to be the superior engine in more ways than one as it also offers 11 extra horsepower.

    Fortunately for those folks who aren’t interested in the Highlander Hybrid, 11 HP isn’t a huge deal. It might be noticeable in a side-by-side comparison, but for the most part, you wouldn’t even be able to tell. If you think you might be interested in either the 2018 Toyota Highlander Hybrid or its standard counterpart, then be sure to schedule a test drive right here on our website.

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