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2008 Chrysler Town & Country and 2014 Toyota Highlander Specifications
| Model Year | 2008 | 2014 | |
| Model | Chrysler Town & Country | Toyota Highlander | |
| Engine | 4.0L V6 OHC-4v 251 hp@6000 259 lb-ft@4200 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 270 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 121.2 in | 109.8 in | 11.4 in |
| Length | 202.5 in | 191.1 in | 11.4 in |
| Width | 76.9 in | 75.8 in | 1.1 in |
| Height | 68.9 in | 68.1 in | 0.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 4498 lb. | 4233 lb. | 265 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 20.5 gal. | 19.2 gal. | 1.3 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 40.7 in | -0.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.0 in | 59.3 in | 3.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.0 in | 57.2 in | -0.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 44.2 in | -3.6 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 39.9 in | -0.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 64.7 in | 59.6 in | 5.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 64.8 in | 57.1 in | 7.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.3 in | 38.4 in | -2.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 37.9 in | 35.9 in | 2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 62.0 in | 55.0 in | 7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 48.7 in | 45.6 in | 3.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 37.6 in | 27.7 in | 9.9 in |
| Total Legroom | 114.5 in (over 3 rows) | 110.3 in (over 3 rows) | 4.2 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.7 ft3 | 13.8 ft3 | 18.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 83.0 ft3 | 42.3 ft3 | 40.7 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 144.4 ft3 | 83.7 ft3 | 60.7 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Chrysler Town & Country
| 2008 Chrysler Town & Country Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 197-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
It holds 5 people in the rear comfortly. It also has great utility. With the Stow & Go seats they all fold neatly into the floor. It even fits a 4 foot by 8 foot sheet of plywood -- I did not have to rent a truck from Home Depot. see full Chrysler Town & Country review |
| 2009 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 251-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Better seats and seating position than Town Car or Deville as a comparison. see full Chrysler Town & Country review |
| 2009 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 251-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Room for adults see full Chrysler Town & Country review |
| 2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 175-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Need van for cross country trip,,,this van is huge inside.. see full Chrysler Town & Country review |
| 2007 | 4dr Minivan 180-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Very good support. Just the right height. Tilt steering column adds to comfort. Armrest also provides added comfort. see full Chrysler Town & Country review |
| 2007 | 4dr Minivan 180-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
The 2nd and 3rd row seats are acceptable for even long trips. This is not the Stow-&-Go version where the seats seem to be thinner, less comfortable. see full Chrysler Town & Country review |
| 2007 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
see full Chrysler Town & Country review |
| 2008 Chrysler Town & Country Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 251-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Stow-n-Go rear seats (rear AND middle seats fold flat into floor) are a mixed blessing. GREAT for cargo room flexibility but too small for best comfort for larger adults. see full Chrysler Town & Country review |
| 2007 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
inadequate thigh support, difficulty adjusting power seat into good position, seat bottom too flat and "lumpy" with leather/heated seats see full Chrysler Town & Country review |
| 2007 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
the drivers seat in relation to the steering wheel is off too the left a bit see full Chrysler Town & Country review |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Toyota Highlander
| 2014 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| Toyota replaced the 2013 Highlander's rear struts with control arms to enable a three-inch-wider third-row seat, and then used the extra space to cram in a third seating position. So if you need seats for eight people, only the Highlander will do in this threesome. A top-of-the-line Santa Fe only seats six. Other eight-pass options include the Honda Pilot and GM's large crossovers. But those three people best be small, as the Highlander doesn't have nearly as much rear legroom as the Pathfinder or the Santa Fe. To fit children of even middling size in the third row it's necessary to slide the second row well forward. The second row seat cushion is mounted too low for adult comfort. The Nissan's second row suffers from a similar shortcoming, but the Hyundai's does not. see full Toyota Highlander review | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Toyota Highlander
| 2014 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2013 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Perfect for two car seats. Really neat trick - the middle seat for the 2nd row rolls up into the center console. I did not remove it nor attempt to sit in it but that does make the 3rd row more likely to be used for those with car seats. I did not attempt to sit in the 3rd row (looked at it before folding into the floor for cargo space for the entire trip) so cannot opine on it. Use at your own risk. see full Toyota Highlander review |
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