Ford Taurus X Ford Taurus X 2008 Toyota Highlander Toyota Highlander 2017

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Ford Taurus X (2008) vs. Toyota Highlander (2017) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2008 Ford Taurus X and 2017 Toyota Highlander specs.

2008 Ford Taurus X and 2017 Toyota Highlander Specifications

Model Year 2008 2017  
Model Ford Taurus X Toyota Highlander  
Engine 3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
196 kW@6250
338 Nm@4500
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
220 kW@6600
357 Nm@4700
 
Transmission 6-speed automatic 8-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 4,890 mm 1 mm
Width 1,902 mm 1,925 mm 0 mm
Height 1,712 mm 1,730 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,907 kg 2,057 kg -1 kg
Fuel Capacity 72 L 73 L -1 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,001 mm 1,034 mm 0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,486 mm 1,506 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,402 mm 1,453 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,036 mm 1,123 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 1,001 mm 1,013 mm 0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,471 mm 1,514 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,433 mm 1,450 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 1,011 mm 975 mm -974 mm
Headroom, Row 3 978 mm 912 mm 66 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 3 1,285 mm 1,397 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 3 1,168 mm 1,158 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 3 853 mm 704 mm 149 mm
Total Legroom 2,901 mm (over 3 rows) 2,802 mm (over 3 rows) 0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 493 L 391 L 102 L
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 1,342 L 1,198 L 0 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 2,413 L 2,370 L 0 L

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Ford Taurus X

2008 Ford Taurus X Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2017 Toyota Highlander

2017 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2018 4dr SUV 295-horsepower 3.5L V6
8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
3rd row seat is midget sized. Claiming that the Highlander is an 8-passenger vehicle is a lie. It's either 5 normal-sized people, or Snow White and the 7 dwarfs. There is no way you can accommodate 8 normal-sized people comfortably in this car. see full Toyota Highlander review
 
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