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Ford Explorer (2020) vs. Toyota Highlander (2008) Specs

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2020 Ford Explorer and 2008 Toyota Highlander Specifications

Model Year 2020 2008  
Model Ford Explorer Toyota Highlander  
Engine 3.3L V6 Hybrid
DOHC-4v
285 hp@6500
260 lb-ft@4000
3.3L V6 Hybrid
DOHC-4v
209 hp@5600
212 lb-ft@3600
 
Transmission 10-speed shiftable automatic CVT  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 119.1 in 109.8 in 9.3 in
Length 198.8 in 188.4 in 10.4 in
Width 78.9 in 75.2 in 3.7 in
Height 69.9 in 68.1 in 1.8 in
Curb Weight 5149 lb. 4508 lb. 641 lb.
Fuel Capacity 17.9 gal. 19.2 gal. -1.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.7 in 40.6 in 0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 61.8 in 59.7 in 2.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1 59.2 in 56.7 in 2.5 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.3 in 43.2 in -0.9 in
Headroom, Row 2 40.5 in 40.1 in 0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 61.9 in 59.5 in 2.4 in
Hip Room, Row 2 59.1 in 56.5 in 2.6 in
Legroom, Row 2 39.0 in 38.3 in 0.7 in
Headroom, Row 3 38.9 in 36.3 in 2.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3 54.6 in 55.0 in -0.4 in
Hip Room, Row 3 40.9 in 42.3 in -1.4 in
Legroom, Row 3 32.2 in 29.2 in 3 in
Total Legroom 113.5 in (over 3 rows) 110.7 in (over 3 rows) 2.8 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 18.2 ft3 10.3 ft3 7.9 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 47.9 ft3 42.3 ft3 5.6 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 87.8 ft3 95.4 ft3 -7.6 ft3

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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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