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2009 Ford Explorer and 2010 Toyota Highlander Specifications
| Model Year | 2009 | 2010 | |
| Model | Ford Explorer | Toyota Highlander | |
| Engine | 4.6L V8 OHC-3v 292 hp@5750 300 lb-ft@3950 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 270 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 5-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 | 188.4 in | 5 in |
| Width | 73.7 in | 75.2 in | -1.5 in |
| Height | 72.8 in | 68.1 in | 4.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 4706 lb. | 4178 lb. | 528 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 22.5 gal. | 19.2 gal. | 3.3 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 40.6 in | -0.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.0 in | 59.7 in | -0.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 56.7 in | -1.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 43.2 in | -0.8 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.7 in | 40.1 in | -1.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.9 in | 59.5 in | -0.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.5 in | 56.5 in | -1 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 38.3 in | -1.4 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 37.4 in | 36.3 in | 1.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 53.1 in | 55.0 in | -1.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 45.3 in | 42.3 in | 3 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 34.9 in | 29.2 in | 5.7 in |
| Total Legroom | 114.2 in (over 3 rows) | 110.7 in (over 3 rows) | 3.5 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.6 ft3 | 10.3 ft3 | 3.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.9 ft3 | 42.3 ft3 | 1.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.7 ft3 | 95.4 ft3 | -11.7 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Ford Explorer
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2010 Toyota Highlander
| 2010 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr SUV 187-horsepower 2.7L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Lots of room in the second row, including seats that recline and move back & forth. Having the third row as an option for occasional use was really the deciding factor. see full Toyota Highlander review |
| 2010 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD |
Third row minimal legroom 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 |
| 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 |
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