Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | |
Model | Hyundai Entourage | Toyota Highlander | |
Engine | 3.8L V6 DOHC-4v 242 hp@6000 251 lb-ft@3500 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 270 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 118.9 in | 109.8 in | 9.1 in |
Length | 202.0 in | 188.4 in | 13.6 in |
Width | 78.1 in | 75.2 in | 2.9 in |
Height | 71.5 in | 68.1 in | 3.4 in |
Curb Weight | 4400 lb. | 3979 lb. | 421 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 19.2 gal. | 1.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.0 in | 40.6 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.2 in | 59.7 in | 3.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 59.2 in | 56.7 in | 2.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 43.2 in | -1.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 40.1 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 65.4 in | 59.5 in | 5.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 65.9 in | 56.5 in | 9.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 40.9 in | 38.3 in | 2.6 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.3 in | 36.3 in | 2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 60.5 in | 55.0 in | 5.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 50.1 in | 42.3 in | 7.8 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 34.0 in | 29.2 in | 4.8 in |
Total Legroom | 116.6 in (over 3 rows) | 110.7 in (over 3 rows) | 5.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.2 ft3 | 10.3 ft3 | 21.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 80.2 ft3 | 42.3 ft3 | 37.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 141.5 ft3 | 95.4 ft3 | 46.1 ft3 |
2008 Hyundai Entourage Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 242-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Plenty of room for the kids, dog and cat for those cross country trips and we do many of them. see full Hyundai Entourage review |
2007 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 242-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Rear seats are comfortable. see full Hyundai Entourage review |
2007 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 242-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The centre row seats recline and move back for more leg room. The rear row reclines as well making for a comfortable ride instead of being crammed in the back of a minivan. see full Hyundai Entourage review |
2007 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 242-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Plenty of room for seven comfortably. see full Hyundai Entourage review |
2008 Hyundai Entourage Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 242-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I could not find a comfortable place for my left leg, no matter how the seat position was adjusted. I am six feet tall. see full Hyundai Entourage review |
2007 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 242-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Piles of it. see full Hyundai Entourage review |
2008 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
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 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
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 |
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 |