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GMC Yukon (2008) vs. Toyota Highlander (2009) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2008 GMC Yukon and 2009 Toyota Highlander specs.

2008 GMC Yukon and 2009 Toyota Highlander Specifications

Model Year 2008 2009  
Model GMC Yukon Toyota Highlander  
Engine 6.0L V8 Hybrid
OHV-2v
332 hp@5100
367 lb-ft@4100
3.3L V6 Hybrid
DOHC-4v
209 hp@5600
212 lb-ft@3600
 
Transmission 4-speed 2-mode automatic CVT  
Drivetrain RWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 116.0 in 109.8 in 6.2 in
Length 202.0 in 188.4 in 13.6 in
Width 79.0 in 75.2 in 3.8 in
Height 76.9 in 68.1 in 8.8 in
Curb Weight 5637 lb. 4508 lb. 1129 lb.
Fuel Capacity 26.0 gal. 19.2 gal. 6.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 41.1 in 40.6 in 0.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 65.3 in 59.7 in 5.6 in
Hip Room, Row 1 64.4 in 56.7 in 7.7 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.3 in 43.2 in -1.9 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.2 in 40.1 in -0.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 65.2 in 59.5 in 5.7 in
Hip Room, Row 2 60.6 in 56.5 in 4.1 in
Legroom, Row 2 39.0 in 38.3 in 0.7 in
Headroom, Row 3 37.9 in 36.3 in 1.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3 61.7 in 55.0 in 6.7 in
Hip Room, Row 3 49.1 in 42.3 in 6.8 in
Legroom, Row 3 25.6 in 29.2 in -3.6 in
Total Legroom 105.9 in (over 3 rows) 110.7 in (over 3 rows) -4.8 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 16.9 ft3 10.3 ft3 6.6 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 60.3 ft3 42.3 ft3 18 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 108.9 ft3 95.4 ft3 13.5 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 GMC Yukon

2008 GMC Yukon Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr SUV, ext. 320-horsepower 5.3L V8
4-speed automatic RWD
The standard power seat offers unlimited seating positions. see full GMC Yukon review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Toyota Highlander

2009 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr SUV 187-horsepower 2.7L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Lots of room in the second row, including seats that recline and move back & forth. Having the third row as an option for occasional use was really the deciding factor. 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 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
2009 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
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
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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