| Model Year | 2009 | 2008 | |
| Model | Toyota 4Runner | Honda Element | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 109.8 in | 101.4 in | 8.4 in |
| Length | 189.2 in | 169.3 in | 19.9 in |
| Width | 75.2 in | 71.5 in | 3.7 in |
| Height | 69.3 in | 70.4 in | -1.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 4045 lb. | 3433 lb. | 612 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 23.0 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 7.1 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.7 in | 43.3 in | -3.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.0 in | 57.1 in | 0.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.3 in | 55.0 in | 0.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 41.0 in | 0.8 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 38.0 in | 1.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.2 in | 52.2 in | 5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.4 in | 47.6 in | 7.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 39.1 in | -4.5 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 32.9 in | 0.0 in | 32.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 56.7 in | 0.0 in | 56.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 48.4 in | 0.0 in | 48.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 24.1 in | 0.0 in | 24.1 in |
| Total Legroom | 100.5 in (over 3 rows) | 80.1 in (over 2 rows) | 20.4 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.0 ft3 | 26.0 ft3 | -14 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 36.6 ft3 | 26.0 | 10.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 75.1 ft3 | 77.1 ft3 | -2 ft3 |
| 2009 Toyota 4Runner Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 236-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
not enough leg room see full Toyota 4Runner review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2008 Honda Element.