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Nissan Armada (2006) vs. Toyota Highlander (2009) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2006 Nissan Armada and 2009 Toyota Highlander specs.

2006 Nissan Armada and 2009 Toyota Highlander Specifications

Model Year 2006 2009  
Model Nissan Armada Toyota Highlander  
Engine 5.6L V8
DOHC-4v
305 hp@4900
385 lb-ft@3600
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
270 hp@6200
248 lb-ft@4700
 
Transmission 5-speed automatic 5-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain RWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 3,129 mm 2,789 mm 1 mm
Length 5,255 mm 4,785 mm 1 mm
Width 2,002 mm 1,910 mm 1 mm
Height 1,976 mm 1,730 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 2,382 kg 1,895 kg 1 kg
Fuel Capacity 106 L 73 L 33 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,041 mm 1,031 mm 0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,654 mm 1,516 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,557 mm 1,440 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,062 mm 1,097 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 1,016 mm 1,019 mm 0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,638 mm 1,511 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,527 mm 1,435 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 1,064 mm 973 mm -972 mm
Headroom, Row 3 912 mm 922 mm -10 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 3 1,618 mm 1,397 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 3 1,240 mm 1,074 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 3 818 mm 742 mm 76 mm
Total Legroom 2,944 mm (over 3 rows) 2,812 mm (over 3 rows) 0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 566 L 292 L 274 L
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 1,606 L 1,198 L 0 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 2,750 L 2,701 L 0 L

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Nissan Armada

2006 Nissan Armada Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2006 4dr SUV 305-horsepower 5.6L V8
5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
Plenty of room. see full Nissan Armada review
2006 4dr SUV 305-horsepower 5.6L V8
5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
Plenty of room. see full Nissan Armada review
2006 Nissan Armada Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr SUV 317-horsepower 5.6L V8
5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
Not enough legroom and headroom in 3rd row seat. see full Nissan Armada 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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