Model Year | 2006 | 2008 | |
Model | Dodge Durango | Toyota Highlander | |
Engine | 5.7L V8 OHV-2v 335 hp@5200 370 lb-ft@4200 |
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 | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 119.2 in | 109.8 in | 9.4 in |
Length | 200.8 in | 188.4 in | 12.4 in |
Width | 76.0 in | 75.2 in | 0.8 in |
Height | 74.3 in | 68.1 in | 6.2 in |
Curb Weight | 5048 lb. | 4178 lb. | 870 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 27.0 gal. | 19.2 gal. | 7.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 40.6 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.3 in | 59.7 in | -0.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 58.7 in | 56.7 in | 2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.5 in | 43.2 in | -1.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 40.1 in | -0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.2 in | 59.5 in | -2.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.2 in | 56.5 in | 0.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.4 in | 38.3 in | -0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 39.2 in | 36.3 in | 2.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 59.6 in | 55.0 in | 4.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 48.1 in | 42.3 in | 5.8 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 34.4 in | 29.2 in | 5.2 in |
Total Legroom | 113.3 in (over 3 rows) | 110.7 in (over 3 rows) | 2.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 20.1 ft3 | 10.3 ft3 | 9.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 68.4 ft3 | 42.3 ft3 | 26.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 102.4 ft3 | 95.4 ft3 | 7 ft3 |
2006 Dodge Durango Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 235-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD |
With the power adjustable front seat, both myself (at just over 6 feet tall) and my wife (5 foot 5) can find plenty of leg room. The additional seat width is appreciated for me (over our past viechle) as I have long arms & need more elbow room than most. see full Dodge Durango review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 235-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD |
With a growing family, we needed 3 rows of seats that can actually haul people of normal size. It seems the 3rd row of some SUVs are made for 10 year olds. This viechle fits 8 people in a pinch, 7 comfortably. see full Dodge Durango review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 230-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range |
I am small, but regardless, there is plenty of room for comfort. The front cabin is so roomy I tend to lose things in it! see full Dodge Durango 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 |