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Land Rover LR2 (2009) vs. Toyota Highlander (2008) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2009 Land Rover LR2 and 2008 Toyota Highlander specs.

2009 Land Rover LR2 and 2008 Toyota Highlander Specifications

Model Year 2009 2008  
Model Land Rover LR2 Toyota Highlander  
Engine 3.2L I6
DOHC-4v
230 hp@6300
234 lb-ft@3200
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
270 hp@6200
248 lb-ft@4700
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 5-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 104.7 in 109.8 in -5.1 in
Length 177.1 in 188.4 in -11.3 in
Width 75.1 in 75.2 in -0.1 in
Height 68.5 in 68.1 in 0.4 in
Curb Weight 4255 lb. 4178 lb. 77 lb.
Fuel Capacity 18.5 gal. 19.2 gal. -0.7 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.2 in 40.6 in -0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 57.6 in 59.7 in -2.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1 0.0 in 56.7 in -56.7 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.9 in 43.2 in -1.3 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.4 in 40.1 in -0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 57.3 in 59.5 in -2.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2 0.0 in 56.5 in -56.5 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 78.3 in (over 2 rows) 110.7 in (over 3 rows) -32.4 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 26.7 ft3 10.3 ft3 16.4 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 26.7 42.3 ft3 -15.6
Cargo Volume, Maximum 59.0 ft3 95.4 ft3 -36.4 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Land Rover LR2

2009 Land Rover LR2 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr SUV 230-horsepower 3.2L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Excellent seat height as well as seat back position. Good leg room and head room. see full Land Rover LR2 review
2008 4dr SUV 230-horsepower 3.2L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Comfortable seat position, soft leather. Plenty of room and very adjustable. see full Land Rover LR2 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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