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Cadillac Escalade (2006) vs. Toyota Highlander (2008) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2006 Cadillac Escalade and 2008 Toyota Highlander specs.

2006 Cadillac Escalade and 2008 Toyota Highlander Specifications

Model Year 2006 2008  
Model Cadillac Escalade Toyota Highlander  
Engine 6.0L V8
OHV-2v
345 hp@5200
380 lb-ft@4000
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
270 hp@6200
248 lb-ft@4700
 
Transmission 4-speed automatic 5-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 116.0 in 109.8 in 6.2 in
Length 198.9 in 188.4 in 10.5 in
Width 78.9 in 75.2 in 3.7 in
Height 74.2 in 68.1 in 6.1 in
Curb Weight 5537 lb. 4178 lb. 1359 lb.
Fuel Capacity 31.0 gal. 19.2 gal. 11.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.7 in 40.6 in 0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 65.2 in 59.7 in 5.5 in
Hip Room, Row 1 61.4 in 56.7 in 4.7 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.3 in 43.2 in -1.9 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.4 in 40.1 in -0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 65.1 in 59.5 in 5.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2 61.3 in 56.5 in 4.8 in
Legroom, Row 2 38.6 in 38.3 in 0.3 in
Headroom, Row 3 37.4 in 36.3 in 1.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3 64.4 in 55.0 in 9.4 in
Hip Room, Row 3 49.0 in 42.3 in 6.7 in
Legroom, Row 3 27.3 in 29.2 in -1.9 in
Total Legroom 107.2 in (over 3 rows) 110.7 in (over 3 rows) -3.5 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 16.3 ft3 10.3 ft3 6 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 63.6 ft3 42.3 ft3 21.3 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 104.6 ft3 95.4 ft3 9.2 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Cadillac Escalade

2006 Cadillac Escalade Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr SUV, ext. 403-horsepower 6.2L V8
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Easy access to a 3rd row seat that has ample room and comfort. see full Cadillac Escalade 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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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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