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Ford Explorer (2019) vs. Toyota Highlander (2008) Specs

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2019 Ford Explorer and 2008 Toyota Highlander Specifications

Model Year 2019 2008  
Model Ford Explorer Toyota Highlander  
Engine 3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
216 kW@6500
346 Nm@4000
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
201 kW@6200
336 Nm@4700
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 5-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,860 mm 2,789 mm 0 mm
Length 5,037 mm 4,785 mm 1 mm
Width 2,004 mm 1,910 mm 1 mm
Height 1,778 mm 1,730 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 2,102 kg 1,895 kg 1 kg
Fuel Capacity 70 L 73 L -3 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,052 mm 1,031 mm 0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,562 mm 1,516 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,455 mm 1,440 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,031 mm 1,097 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 1,031 mm 1,019 mm 0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,549 mm 1,511 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,443 mm 1,435 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 1,003 mm 973 mm -972 mm
Headroom, Row 3 960 mm 922 mm 38 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 3 1,290 mm 1,397 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 3 1,034 mm 1,074 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 3 846 mm 742 mm 104 mm
Total Legroom 2,880 mm (over 3 rows) 2,812 mm (over 3 rows) 0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 595 L 292 L 303 L
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 1,243 L 1,198 L 0 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 2,313 L 2,701 L 0 L

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2008 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 
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