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Honda Ridgeline (2012) vs. Toyota Highlander (2009) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2012 Honda Ridgeline and 2009 Toyota Highlander specs.

2012 Honda Ridgeline and 2009 Toyota Highlander Specifications

Model Year 2012 2009  
Model Honda Ridgeline Toyota Highlander  
Engine 3.5L V6
OHC-4v
250 hp@5700
247 lb-ft@4300
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
270 hp@6200
248 lb-ft@4700
 
Transmission 5-speed automatic 5-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUT 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 122.0 in 109.8 in 12.2 in
Length 206.8 in 188.4 in 18.4 in
Width 76.3 in 75.2 in 1.1 in
Height 70.3 in 68.1 in 2.2 in
Curb Weight 4503 lb. 4178 lb. 325 lb.
Fuel Capacity 22.0 gal. 19.2 gal. 2.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.7 in 40.6 in 0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 63.2 in 59.7 in 3.5 in
Hip Room, Row 1 57.6 in 56.7 in 0.9 in
Legroom, Row 1 40.8 in 43.2 in -2.4 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.1 in 40.1 in -1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 62.6 in 59.5 in 3.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2 57.2 in 56.5 in 0.7 in
Legroom, Row 2 36.4 in 38.3 in -1.9 in
Headroom, Row 3 0.0 in 36.3 in -36.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3 0.0 in 55.0 in -55 in
Hip Room, Row 3 0.0 in 42.3 in -42.3 in
Legroom, Row 3 0.0 in 29.2 in -29.2 in
Total Legroom 77.2 in (over 2 rows) 110.7 in (over 3 rows) -33.5 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 0.0 10.3 ft3 -10.3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 0.0 42.3 ft3 -42.3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 0.0 95.4 ft3 -95.4

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Honda Ridgeline

2012 Honda Ridgeline Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 4dr SUT 250-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
I too love that the rearseats can both flip up. This offers me alot of rear floor space to haul my music gear instead of laying it out on the rear bed area. see full Honda Ridgeline 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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