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2008 Ford Explorer and 2017 Toyota Highlander Specifications
| Model Year | 2008 | 2017 | |
| Model | Ford Explorer | Toyota Highlander | |
| Engine | 4.6L V8 OHC-3v 292 hp@5750 300 lb-ft@3950 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 295 hp@6600 263 lb-ft@4700 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 113.7 in | 109.8 in | 3.9 in |
| Length | 193.4 in | 192.5 in | 0.9 in |
| Width | 73.7 in | 75.8 in | -2.1 in |
| Height | 72.8 in | 68.1 in | 4.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 4706 lb. | 4535 lb. | 171 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 22.5 gal. | 19.2 gal. | 3.3 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 40.7 in | -0.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.0 in | 59.3 in | -0.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 57.2 in | -1.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 44.2 in | -1.8 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.7 in | 39.9 in | -1.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.9 in | 59.6 in | -0.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.5 in | 57.1 in | -1.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 38.4 in | -1.5 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 37.4 in | 35.9 in | 1.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 53.1 in | 55.0 in | -1.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 45.3 in | 45.6 in | -0.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 34.9 in | 27.7 in | 7.2 in |
| Total Legroom | 114.2 in (over 3 rows) | 110.3 in (over 3 rows) | 3.9 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.6 ft3 | 13.8 ft3 | -0.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.9 ft3 | 42.3 ft3 | 1.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.7 ft3 | 83.7 ft3 | 0 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Ford Explorer
| 2008 Ford Explorer Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
the front seat has plenty of leg room and seats hug you see full Ford Explorer review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2017 Toyota Highlander
| 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 |
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