2018 BMW X3 vs. 2016 Toyota Highlander

Two SUVs with some similarities, but otherwise different in most aspects such as the starting price, maximum occupancy, cargo volume, model year, horsepower, fuel economy, and height. First of all, the 2016 Toyota Highlander is priced $12,160 lower compared to the base MSRP of the 2018 BMW X3, which is newer by two model years. Also, although the 2018 X3 has a more powerful engine than the 2016 Highlander, it gets 4 more mpg. In addition, the X3 has a slightly taller body than the Highlander. And then, the Toyota Highlander seats three more passengers than the BMW X3. It also has a 13.6 ft² larger cargo area behind second-row seats. Among similarities are the body structure and ground shadow size.