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Nissan Xterra (2015) vs. Toyota Highlander (2008) Specs

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2015 Nissan Xterra and 2008 Toyota Highlander Specifications

Model Year 2015 2008  
Model Nissan Xterra Toyota Highlander  
Engine 4.0L V6
DOHC-4v
261 hp@5600
281 lb-ft@4000
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 2,700 mm 2,789 mm 0 mm
Length 4,539 mm 4,785 mm 0 mm
Width 1,849 mm 1,910 mm 0 mm
Height 1,902 mm 1,730 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,879 kg 1,895 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 80 L 73 L 7 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,013 mm 1,031 mm 0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,481 mm 1,516 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,420 mm 1,440 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,077 mm 1,097 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 998 mm 1,019 mm 997 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,481 mm 1,511 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,171 mm 1,435 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 874 mm 973 mm -99 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 1,951 mm (over 2 rows) 2,812 mm (over 3 rows) -1 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 997 L 292 L 705 L
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 35.2 1,198 L 34.2
Cargo Volume, Maximum 1,860 L 2,701 L -1 L

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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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