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Subaru B9 Tribeca (2006) vs. Toyota Highlander (2008) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca and 2008 Toyota Highlander specs.

2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca and 2008 Toyota Highlander Specifications

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
 
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

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca

2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.0L H6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Not enough head room see full Subaru B9 Tribeca 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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