Model Year | 2009 | 2007 | |
Model | Ford Explorer | Toyota Highlander | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.7 in | 106.9 in | 6.8 in |
Length | 193.4 in | 184.6 in | 8.8 in |
Width | 73.7 in | 71.9 in | 1.8 in |
Height | 72.8 in | 67.9 in | 4.9 in |
Curb Weight | 4440 lb. | 3516 lb. | 924 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 22.5 gal. | 19.1 gal. | 3.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 40.0 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.0 in | 57.9 in | 1.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 55.1 in | 0.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 40.7 in | 1.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.7 in | 39.8 in | -1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.9 in | 57.0 in | 1.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.5 in | 54.9 in | 0.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 36.4 in | 0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.4 in | 32.3 in | 5.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 53.1 in | 53.2 in | -0.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 45.3 in | 39.8 in | 5.5 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 34.9 in | 30.2 in | 4.7 in |
Total Legroom | 114.2 in (over 3 rows) | 107.3 in (over 3 rows) | 6.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.6 ft3 | 10.5 ft3 | 3.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.9 ft3 | 39.7 ft3 | 4.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.7 ft3 | 80.6 ft3 | 3.1 ft3 |
2009 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 |
2007 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 |
2006 | 4dr SUV 215-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Ease of entry and exit and the spacious leg room. see full Toyota Highlander review |
2007 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |