Model Year | 2006 | 2017 | |
Model | Ford Expedition | Toyota Highlander | |
Engine | 5.4L V8 OHC-3v 300 hp@5000 365 lb-ft@3750 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 295 hp@6600 263 lb-ft@4700 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 119.0 in | 109.8 in | 9.2 in |
Length | 205.8 in | 192.5 in | 13.3 in |
Width | 78.7 in | 75.8 in | 2.9 in |
Height | 76.7 in | 68.1 in | 8.6 in |
Curb Weight | 5352 lb. | 4535 lb. | 817 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 28.0 gal. | 19.2 gal. | 8.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.7 in | 40.7 in | -1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.4 in | 59.3 in | 4.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 63.0 in | 57.2 in | 5.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 44.2 in | -3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 39.9 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 64.3 in | 59.6 in | 4.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 62.4 in | 57.1 in | 5.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.7 in | 38.4 in | 0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.2 in | 35.9 in | 2.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 60.1 in | 55.0 in | 5.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 54.5 in | 45.6 in | 8.9 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 36.3 in | 27.7 in | 8.6 in |
Total Legroom | 116.2 in (over 3 rows) | 110.3 in (over 3 rows) | 5.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 20.7 ft3 | 13.8 ft3 | 6.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 60.9 ft3 | 42.3 ft3 | 18.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 110.5 ft3 | 83.7 ft3 | 26.8 ft3 |
2006 Ford Expedition Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Plenty of leg room in 2nd and 3rd row. see full Ford Expedition review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
room to get comfortable on long trips; e-z access to coffee, my phone, my wallet; birds-eye view of the road see full Ford Expedition review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Like sitting in your favorite easy chair in your living room. see full Ford Expedition review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Plenty of space for larger people and lots of space between front passenger and driver. see full Ford Expedition review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Can fit two adults and a car seat in the second row seat. Third row is just as comfortable. see full Ford Expedition review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Lots of leg room! see full Ford Expedition review |
2006 Ford Expedition Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV, ext. 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Hard and flat. see full Ford Expedition review |
2017 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2018 | 4dr SUV 295-horsepower 3.5L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
3rd row seat is midget sized. Claiming that the Highlander is an 8-passenger vehicle is a lie. It's either 5 normal-sized people, or Snow White and the 7 dwarfs. There is no way you can accommodate 8 normal-sized people comfortably in this car. see full Toyota Highlander review |