Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | |
Model | Ford Taurus X | Toyota Highlander | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 196 kW@6250 338 Nm@4500 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 201 kW@6200 336 Nm@4700 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,868 mm | 2,789 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 5,088 mm | 4,785 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,902 mm | 1,910 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,712 mm | 1,730 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,907 kg | 1,895 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 72 L | 73 L | -1 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,001 mm | 1,031 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,486 mm | 1,516 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,402 mm | 1,440 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,036 mm | 1,097 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,001 mm | 1,019 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,471 mm | 1,511 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,433 mm | 1,435 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,011 mm | 973 mm | -972 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 978 mm | 922 mm | 56 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,285 mm | 1,397 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,168 mm | 1,074 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 853 mm | 742 mm | 111 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,901 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,812 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 493 L | 292 L | 201 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,342 L | 1,198 L | 0 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,413 L | 2,701 L | 0 L |
2008 Ford Taurus X Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Wagon 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD |
The second row seat was mounted comfortably high off the floor. see full Ford Taurus X review |
2008 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 |
2008 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |