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Jeep Grand Cherokee (2006) vs. Toyota Highlander (2008) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2008 Toyota Highlander specs.

2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2008 Toyota Highlander Specifications

Model Year 2006 2008  
Model Jeep Grand Cherokee Toyota Highlander  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 109.5 in 109.8 in -0.3 in
Length 186.6 in 188.4 in -1.8 in
Width 73.3 in 75.2 in -1.9 in
Height 67.7 in 68.1 in -0.4 in
Curb Weight 4254 lb. 3979 lb. 275 lb.
Fuel Capacity 20.8 gal. 19.2 gal. 1.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.7 in 40.6 in -0.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 59.1 in 59.7 in -0.6 in
Hip Room, Row 1 57.6 in 56.7 in 0.9 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.7 in 43.2 in -1.5 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.3 in 40.1 in -0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 58.5 in 59.5 in -1 in
Hip Room, Row 2 60.6 in 56.5 in 4.1 in
Legroom, Row 2 35.5 in 38.3 in -2.8 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 34.5 ft3 10.3 ft3 24.2 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 34.5 42.3 ft3 -7.8
Cargo Volume, Maximum 67.4 ft3 95.4 ft3 -28 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee

2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2005 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 3.7L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
Very comfortable driving. see full Jeep Grand Cherokee review
2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr SUV 235-horsepower 4.7L V8
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
That and MPG are the only real faults so far after 15000 miles and 15 mons. I think our 2001 GC has more seat comfort although the 07s seats do fold over easier than the 01s. see full Jeep Grand Cherokee review
2005 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 3.7L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
Very little leg room for an adult. see full Jeep Grand Cherokee review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Toyota Highlander

2008 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 
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