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Nissan Murano (2007) vs. Toyota Highlander (2008) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2007 Nissan Murano and 2008 Toyota Highlander specs.

2007 Nissan Murano and 2008 Toyota Highlander Specifications

Model Year 2007 2008  
Model Nissan Murano Toyota Highlander  
Engine 3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
183 kW@5800
334 Nm@4400
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
201 kW@6200
336 Nm@4700
 
Transmission CVT 5-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,824 mm 2,789 mm 0 mm
Length 4,765 mm 4,785 mm 0 mm
Width 1,880 mm 1,910 mm 0 mm
Height 1,689 mm 1,730 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,807 kg 1,895 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 82 L 73 L 9 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,034 mm 1,031 mm 0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,514 mm 1,516 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,427 mm 1,440 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,102 mm 1,097 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 1,008 mm 1,019 mm 0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,501 mm 1,511 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,438 mm 1,435 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 917 mm 973 mm -56 mm
Headroom, Row 3 0 mm 922 mm -922 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 3 0 mm 1,397 mm -1 mm
Hip Room, Row 3 0 mm 1,074 mm -1 mm
Legroom, Row 3 0 mm 742 mm -742 mm
Total Legroom 2,019 mm (over 2 rows) 2,812 mm (over 3 rows) 0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 923 L 292 L 631 L
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 32.6 1,198 L 31.6
Cargo Volume, Maximum 2,311 L 2,701 L 0 L

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2007 Nissan Murano

2007 Nissan Murano Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6
CVT FWD
Feels more expensive and luxurious, like a Jaguar see full Nissan Murano review
2007 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6
CVT FWD
It is large enough to comfortably seat three people, plus still having a large capacity trunk. see full Nissan Murano review
2007 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6
CVT FWD
Perfect for a taller person; longer seat bottom gives better support; 8 way seat lets one get just the right position. see full Nissan Murano review
2006 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable CVT AWD
Even I can ride in the back seat. Not something that I can do in a lot of cars. see full Nissan Murano review
2006 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6
CVT AWD
Can fit 4 150lb persons easy. Plenty of room to move around with 3 any size! see full Nissan Murano review
2006 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6
CVT FWD
Lots of stretch out space. Not cramped. see full Nissan Murano review
2006 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6
CVT FWD
Foot room not cramped. Lots of stretch room. see full Nissan Murano review
2006 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6
CVT AWD
Plenty of room for an adult to stretch out and the reclining rear seats make it that much nicer. see full Nissan Murano review
2006 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6
CVT AWD
Room for 4 regular size! need to say more! see full Nissan Murano review
2007 Nissan Murano Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6
CVT FWD
I had a Camaro once, and the seats would have been better suited to that, rather than a crossover to take to work and back. The lumbar hurt, no matter where I set it. see full Nissan Murano 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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