Toyota Grand Highlander vs. Toyota Highlander

If you’re searching for a new three-row crossover for your family, you’re probably considering the Toyota Grand Highlander and Toyota Highlander. But which of these two Toyota models is best for your daily drives around Los Angeles and weekend adventures past the Hollywood area? What’s the difference between the Toyota Grand Highlander and the Toyota Highlander? Explore this Toyota Grand Highlander and Toyota Highlander comparison from the team at Toyota of Glendale to decide which model is best for your family’s needs!

2025 Toyota Grand Highlander vs. 2025 Toyota Highlander: Interior Dimensions & Cargo

What’s the difference between the Toyota Grand Highlander and the Toyota Highlander regarding interior and cargo space? Though both models feature three rows of seating, Van Nuys drivers who want maximum seating and cargo space will opt for the Grand Highlander, which excels in third row legroom and cargo space.

While the Highlander has plenty of space, the Grand Highlander has at least 12 cubic feet more passenger volume and at least 4 cubic feet more cargo volume behind the third row and more than 13 cubic feet behind the first row. See the interior and cargo dimensions in our 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander and 2025 Toyota Highlander comparison below:

2025 Toyota Grand Highlander Interior Dimensions

• Headroom (1st/2nd/3rd row): 40 – 41.5 / 38.5 – 40.2 / 37.2 inches

• Shoulder room (1st/2nd/3rd row): 60.2 / 57 / 57.5 inches

• Hip room (1st/2nd/3rd row): 56.5 / 57 / 45.7 inches

• Legroom (1st/2nd/3rd row): 41.7 / 39.5 / 33.5 inches

• Passenger Volume (with moonroof/without moonroof): 149 / 153.3 cubic feet
• Cargo Volume (behind 1st/2nd/3rd row): 97.5 / 57.9 / 20.6 cubic feet

2025 Toyota Highlander Interior Dimensions

• Headroom (1st/2nd/3rd row): 38.4 – 41.2 / 37.1 – 39.4 / 36.1 inches 

• Shoulder room (1st/2nd/3rd row): 59 / 58.4 – 58.7 / 55.0 inches

• Hip room (1st/2nd/3rd row): 57.2 / 57.0 / 45.6 inches

• Legroom (1st/2nd/3rd row): 42 / 38.7 / 28 inches

• Passenger Volume (with moonroof/without moonroof): 136.3 / 139.5 cubic feet
• Cargo Volume (behind 1st/2nd/3rd row): 84.3 / 48.4 / 16.0 cubic feet

2025 Toyota Grand Highlander vs. 2025 Toyota Highlander: Fuel Economy

With both models powered by the same 2.4L turbocharged inline-4 engine mated to the same 8-speed automatic transmission and a choice of front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive, the smaller Highlander edges out the larger Grand Highlander when it comes to fuel economy. What’s the difference between the Toyota Grand Highlander and the Toyota Highlander regarding fuel economy you can expect for your North Hollywood drives? See the shared engine specs and difference in fuel economy in our 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander and 2025 Toyota Highlander comparison below:

Engine Specs

• Horsepower: 265
• Torque: 310 lb-ft
• Transmission: 8-speed automatic
• Front-Wheel Drive: Standard
• All-Wheel Drive: Available
• Towing Capacity: 5,000 pounds

2025 Toyota Grand Highlander Engine Specs

• FWD: 21 city / 28 highway / 24 combined mpg
• AWD: 20 – 21 city / 26 – 27 highway / 22 – 23 combined mpg
• Fuel Tank Capacity: 17.83 gallons

2025 Toyota Highlander Engine Specs

• FWD: 21 – 22 city / 28 – 29 highway / 24 -25 combined mpg
• AWD: 21 city / 28 highway / 24 combined mpg
• Fuel Tank Capacity: 17.9 gallons

Looking for even better fuel economy? Browse our new Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid and new Toyota Highlander Hybrid inventory.

Compare the 2025 Grand Highlander & 2025 Grand Highlander at Toyota of Glendale!

Now that you know more about the differences between the 2025 Grand Highlander and the 2025 Highlander interior dimensions and fuel economy, it’s time to compare these remarkable vehicles up close. Contact us today to schedule your consultation and test drives in a new Toyota Grand Highlander and a new Toyota Highlander at Toyota of Glendale! Our team will review all the specs to ensure you find the best configuration for your lifestyle, while our finance experts will find the best loan or lease option for your budget.

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Disclaimers (if applicable): 

*Starting MSRP is the lowest Base MSRP for the series of a model and excludes manufacturer, distributor and dealer options, taxes, title and license and dealer fees and charges. Also excludes the Delivery, Processing and Handling of $1,135 for Cars (Corolla, Corolla HV, Corolla HB, GR Corolla, Camry, Camry HV, Prius, Prius Prime, Toyota Crown, Mirai, GR86, GR Supra), $1,350 for Entry SUV (Corolla Cross, Corolla Cross HV), $1,395 for Small SUV (RAV4, RAV4 HV, RAV4 Prime, bZ4X), $1,450 for Mid SUV/Van (4Runner, Venza, Highlander, Highlander HV, Grand Highlander, Grand Highlander HV, Sienna, Land Cruiser, Toyota Crown Signia), $1,495 for Small Pickup (Tacoma), $1,945 for Large Pickup/Large SUV (Tundra, Tundra HV, Sequoia). (Historically, vehicle manufacturers and distributors have charged a separate fee for processing, handling and delivering vehicles to dealerships. Toyota’s charge for these services is called “Delivery, Processing and Handling” and is based on the value of the processing, handling and delivery services Toyota provides as well as Toyota’s overall pricing structure and may be subject to change at any time. Toyota may make a profit on Delivery, Processing and Handling.) Delivery, Processing and Handling in AL, AR, FL, GA, LA, MS, NC, OK, SC and TX may vary. Dealer price will vary.

**EPA-estimated 22 city/29 highway/25 combined mpg rating for 2025 Highlander LE FWD, XLE FWD and Limited FWD; EPA-estimated 21 city/28 highway/24 combined mpg rating for 2025 Highlander LE AWD, XLE AWD, XSE, Limited AWD and Platinum; EPA-estimated 35 city/35 highway/35 combined mpg rating for 2025 Highlander Hybrid XLE and Hybrid XLE Nightshade; EPA-estimated 35 city/34 highway/35 combined mpg rating for 2025 Highlander Hybrid Limited, Hybrid Limited 25th Edition and Hybrid Platinum. Use for comparison purposes only. Your mileage will vary for many reasons, including your vehicle’s condition and how/where you drive. See www.fueleconomy.gov.

***EPA-estimated 21 city/28 highway/24 combined mpg rating for 2025 Grand Highlander LE FWD, 2025 Grand Highlander XLE FWD and Grand Highlander Limited FWD; EPA-estimated 21 city/27 highway/23 combined mpg rating for 2025 Grand Highlander Hybrid LE AWD and 2025 Grand Highlander XLE FWD; EPA-estimated 20 city/26 highway/22 combined mpg rating for 2025 Grand Highlander Limited AWD and 2025 Grand Highlander Platinum AWD; EPA-estimated 37 city/34 highway/36 combined mpg rating for 2025 Grand Highlander Hybrid XLE FWD; EPA-estimated 36 city/32 highway/34 combined mpg rating for 2025 Grand Highlander Hybrid LE AWD, 2025 Grand Highlander Hybrid XLE AWD, 2025 Grand Highlander Hybrid Limited AWD and 2025 Grand Highlander Hybrid Nightshade Edition; EPA-estimated 26 city/27 highway/27 combined mpg rating for 2025 Grand Highlander Hybrid MAX Limited AWD and Hybrid MAX Platinum AWD. Use for comparison purposes only. Your mileage will vary for many reasons, including your vehicle’s condition and how/where you drive. See www.fueleconomy.gov.