Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | |
Model | Chrysler Aspen | Toyota Highlander | |
Engine | 4.7L V8 OHC-2v 303 hp@5650 330 lb-ft@3950 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 270 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 3,028 mm | 2,789 mm | 1 mm |
Length | 5,100 mm | 4,785 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,930 mm | 1,910 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,887 mm | 1,730 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,284 kg | 1,895 kg | 1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 102 L | 73 L | 29 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,036 mm | 1,031 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,509 mm | 1,516 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,494 mm | 1,440 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,052 mm | 1,097 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 998 mm | 1,019 mm | 997 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,514 mm | 1,511 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,453 mm | 1,435 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 950 mm | 973 mm | -23 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 996 mm | 922 mm | 74 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,496 mm | 1,397 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,219 mm | 1,074 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 876 mm | 742 mm | 134 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,878 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,812 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 538 L | 292 L | 246 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,906 L | 1,198 L | 0 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,900 L | 2,701 L | 0 L |
2008 Chrysler Aspen Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV 376-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range |
Plenty of room for 6 footers see full Chrysler Aspen review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 303-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic RWD |
Its equipped with two captains chairs and a console for passenegers. Plenty of room all around and easy exit and entry. see full Chrysler Aspen 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 |