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2002 Toyota Highlander - Specs

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Engine Specs
Transmission Specs
Dimensions
Accommodations
Towing

All dimensions are in inches unless otherwise noted.

Engine 2.4L 4-cylinder 3.0L V6
Type 2.4-liter, 4-cylinder, 16-valve, dual-overhead cam with VVT-i 3.0-liter, V6, dual-overhead cam, 24-valve, with VVT-i
Bore and Stroke 3.48 x 3.78 in. 3.44 x 3.27 in.
Displacement (cc) 2362cc 2995cc
Compression Ratio 9.6:1 10.5:1
Valve Train 4-valve/cylinder 4-valve/cylinder
Horsepower (SAE Net) 155 HP @ 5,600 RPM 220 HP @ 5,800 RPM
Torque (SAE) 163 lb.-ft @ 4,000 RPM 222 lb.-ft @ 4,400 RPM
Ignition System Electronic Electronic
Fuel System SFI, Toyota Direct Ignition SFI, Toyota Direct Ignition
Recommended Fuel 87 Octane Unleaded 91 Octane Unleaded
Min. Fuel Requirement - 87 Octane Unleaded

Powertrain 2002 Toyota Highlander
Drive system type
2.4-liter 2WD and 4WD with 4ECT 3.0-liter 2WD and 4WD with 4ECT
Type 4-speed ECT auto 4-speed ECT auto
2WD 4WD
Gear Ratios (:1)
     First 3.943 3.938 3.938
     Second 2.197 2.194 2.194
     Third 1.413 1.411 1.411
     Fourth 1.020 1.019 1.019
Reverse
3.145 3.141 3.141
Differential Ratio 3.120 3.478 3.080/3.291 (2WD/4WD)

Suspension 2002 Toyota Highlander
Front Independent MacPherson strut with L-shaped lower arm with stabilizer bar
     Stabilizer Bar Diameter 0.91 in.
Rear Dual Link MacPherson Struts
     Stabilizer Bar Diameter 0.63 in.

Brakes 2002 Toyota Highlander
Front Ventilated disc
     Diameter 11.6 inches
     Front Swept Area 407 square cm
Rear Disc
     Diameter 11.2 inches
     Rear Swept Area 260 square cm
Anti-Lock Brakes 4-wheel with Yaw control
Parking Brake Foot applied, Foot release

Steering 2002 Toyota Highlander
Type Power-assisted rack and pinion
Ratio 2WD / 4WD: 16.1:1 / 16.0:1
Turns (lock to lock) 2.98
Turning Radius 18.7 ft.

Tires and Wheels 2002 Toyota Highlander
Wheel Size (in.) 16 x 6.5 in.
Type & Material Steel, Available Alloys
Tire Size P225/70 R16
Spare Tire Full-size spare

Exterior Dimensions 2002 Toyota Highlander
Wheelbase 106.9
Overall Length 184.4
Overall Width 71.9
Overall Height w/roof rails 4x2: 67.8     4x4: 68.3
w/o roof rails 4x2: 65.7     4x4: 66.1
Track Front 4x2: 62.2     4x4: 62.0
Rear 4x2: 61.6     4x4: 61.2
Running Ground Clearance 4x2: 6.9     4x4: 7.3
*Dimensions are for 2WD and 4WD unless otherwise noted

Interior Dimensions 2002 Toyota Highlander
Head room Front
40.0 in. (38.6 in. w/moonroof)
Rear
39.8 in. (38.9 in. w/moonroof)
Leg room Front
40.7 in.
Rear
36.4 in.
Shoulder room Front
57.9 in.
Rear
57.0 in.
Hip room Front
55.1 in.
Rear
54.9 in.
Cargo volume Back of rear seat
38.5 cu. ft.
Rear seat folded
81.4 cu. ft.
EPA Class Interior Volume
144.2
Seating Capacity
5

Angle of Approach 2WD 4WD
Angle of approach 27° 21°
Angle of departure 28° 22°

EPA Estimated Fuel Economy MPG (city / hwy.)
4-cylinder 2WD
22 / 27
4WD
19 / 24
V6 2WD
19 / 23
4WD
18 / 22

Towing lbs.
4-cylinder Maximum towing capacity
3000
Maximum tongue weight
300
V6 Maximum towing capacity
3500
Maximum tongue weight
350

Capacities Highlander
Engine Oil 4-cylinder
4.3 quarts
V6
5.0 quarts
Cooling System 4-cylinder - towing package (std. / opt.)
1.69 / 1.85 gal.
V6 - towing package (std. / opt.)
2.48 / 2.61 gal.
Fuel Tank 19.8 gal.

Vehicle Weights (lbs.) Curb weights: GVWR Payload*
4-cylinder 2WD 3485 4985 1500
4WD 3715 4985 1270
V6 2WD 3660 4985 1325
4WD 3880 4985 1105
(GVWR = Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)
*Payload includes occupants, equipment and cargo