Model Year | 2006 | 2008 | |
Model | Subaru B9 Tribeca | Toyota Highlander | |
Engine | 3.0L H6 DOHC-4v 250 hp@6600 219 lb-ft@4200 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 270 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.2 in | 109.8 in | -1.6 in |
Length | 189.8 in | 188.4 in | 1.4 in |
Width | 73.9 in | 75.2 in | -1.3 in |
Height | 66.4 in | 68.1 in | -1.7 in |
Curb Weight | 4155 lb. | 4178 lb. | -23 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 19.2 gal. | -2.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 40.6 in | -1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.1 in | 59.7 in | -1.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.0 in | 56.7 in | -2.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 43.2 in | -0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.2 in | 40.1 in | -1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.5 in | 59.5 in | -2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.6 in | 56.5 in | -1.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.3 in | 38.3 in | -4 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 36.2 in | 36.3 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 51.3 in | 55.0 in | -3.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 43.3 in | 42.3 in | 1 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 30.9 in | 29.2 in | 1.7 in |
Total Legroom | 107.5 in (over 3 rows) | 110.7 in (over 3 rows) | -3.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 8.3 ft3 | 10.3 ft3 | -2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 37.6 ft3 | 42.3 ft3 | -4.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 74.4 ft3 | 95.4 ft3 | -21 ft3 |
2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.0L H6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Not enough head room see full Subaru B9 Tribeca review |
2008 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |