Pontiac Torrent (2005 – 2009) vs Toyota Highlander / Kluger (2007 – 2013): specs compared
The Toyota Highlander / Kluger is the more powerful of the two, with up to 270 hp against 265 hp. The Pontiac Torrent is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.9 s against 8.4 s. It is the lighter car, from 1,660 kg against 1,790 kg. The Pontiac Torrent dates from 2005 – 2009, the Toyota Highlander / Kluger from 2007 – 2013.
| Specification |
Pontiac
Torrent
2005 – 2009
|
Toyota
Highlander / Kluger
2007 – 2013
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | Japan |
| Documented years | 2005 – 2009 | 2007 – 2013 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 4 | 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol, Hybrid |
| Drive | FWD · AWD | FWD · AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 188 – 268 hp | 5 – 271 hp |
| Torque | 285 – 339 Nm | 252 – 336 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.9 – 8.5 s | 8.4 s |
| Top speed | 180 km/h | 180 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 9.0 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,796 mm | 4,785 mm |
| Width | 1,814 mm | 1,910 mm |
| Height | 1,760 mm | 1,760 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,858 mm | 2,789 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,660 kg | 1,790 – 2,045 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.