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2008 Buick LaCrosse and 2008 Toyota Highlander Specifications
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | |
| Model | Buick LaCrosse | Toyota Highlander | |
| Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 240 hp@6000 225 lb-ft@2000 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 270 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
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| Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,807 mm | 2,789 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 5,032 mm | 4,785 mm | 1 mm |
| Width | 1,854 mm | 1,910 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,458 mm | 1,730 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,618 kg | 1,805 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 66 L | 73 L | -7 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,001 mm | 1,031 mm | 0 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,453 mm | 1,516 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,405 mm | 1,440 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,074 mm | 1,097 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 945 mm | 1,019 mm | 944 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,448 mm | 1,511 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,387 mm | 1,435 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 955 mm | 973 mm | -18 mm |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 922 mm | -922 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,397 mm | -1 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,074 mm | -1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 742 mm | -742 mm |
| Total Legroom | 2,029 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,812 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 453 L | 292 L | 161 L |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 16.0 | 1,198 L | 15 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 16.0 | 2,701 L | 14 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Buick LaCrosse
| 2008 Buick LaCrosse Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Not enough leg room. No place to store anything. see full Buick LaCrosse review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Toyota Highlander
| 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 |
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