Model Year | 2008 | 2019 | |
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 |
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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 |
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 |
2019 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2020 | 4dr SUV 295-horsepower 3.5L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The 3rd row seating is just not for adults at all, and I'm not certain that children would be easy to fit back there as well. I'm not sure what Toyota was thinking, even making the 2020 longer didn't make any difference at all. My one complaint is it is just TOO SMALL! see full Toyota Highlander review |
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 |