Model Year | 2009 | 2007 | |
Model | Toyota Highlander | Nissan Pathfinder | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 270 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
4.0L V6 DOHC-4v 266 hp@5600 291 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.8 in | 112.2 in | -2.4 in |
Length | 188.4 in | 187.6 in | 0.8 in |
Width | 75.2 in | 72.8 in | 2.4 in |
Height | 68.1 in | 72.4 in | -4.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3979 lb. | 4373 lb. | -394 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.2 gal. | 21.1 gal. | -1.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 40.0 in | 0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.7 in | 58.3 in | 1.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 55.5 in | 1.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.2 in | 42.4 in | 0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.1 in | 39.9 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.5 in | 58.4 in | 1.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 57.6 in | -1.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 34.2 in | 4.1 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 36.3 in | 36.7 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 55.0 in | 57.1 in | -2.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 42.3 in | 44.0 in | -1.7 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 29.2 in | 28.1 in | 1.1 in |
Total Legroom | 110.7 in (over 3 rows) | 104.7 in (over 3 rows) | 6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.3 ft3 | 16.5 ft3 | -6.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 42.3 ft3 | 49.2 ft3 | -6.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 95.4 ft3 | 79.2 ft3 | 16.2 ft3 |
2009 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUV 187-horsepower 2.7L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Lots of room in the second row, including seats that recline and move back & forth. Having the third row as an option for occasional use was really the deciding factor. see full Toyota Highlander review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Limo-like leg room and captains chairs see full Toyota Highlander review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 209-horsepower 3.3L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD |
The widest seats of all Midsize SUVs (X5, Q7, Tourag, Cayenne, etc.) see full Toyota Highlander review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Third row seating and 2nd row has more leg room than the Murano by about 1". see full Toyota Highlander review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
4 cup holders see full Toyota Highlander review |
2009 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Only two seats in the 2nd row, very small leg room in the 3rd row. see full Toyota Highlander review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
seats were hard and flat. Even top of the line luxury model seats were a big disappointment . . . one of the principal reasons we did not choose this vehicle see full Toyota Highlander review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
3rd row seat is full bench seat and individual side can not be raised or lowered independently. Access and available room much less than MDX. see full Toyota Highlander review |
2007 Nissan Pathfinder Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 266-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
The third row seating is only good for small children. see full Nissan Pathfinder review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Rear seat is cramped. I would gladly give up the third row seat, for more room for the rear (2nd row) seats. see full Nissan Pathfinder review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD |
Rear seating is small for long hauls, and seats WAY too hard see full Nissan Pathfinder review |