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Toyota 4Runner (2009) vs. Toyota Highlander (2018) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2009 Toyota 4Runner and 2018 Toyota Highlander specs.

2009 Toyota 4Runner and 2018 Toyota Highlander Specifications

Model Year 2009 2018  
Model Toyota 4Runner Toyota Highlander  
Engine 4.7L V8
DOHC-4v
260 hp@5400
306 lb-ft@3400
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
295 hp@6600
263 lb-ft@4700
 
Transmission 5-speed automatic 8-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain RWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,789 mm 2,789 mm 0 mm
Length 4,806 mm 4,890 mm 0 mm
Width 1,910 mm 1,925 mm 0 mm
Height 1,760 mm 1,730 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,930 kg 2,057 kg -1 kg
Fuel Capacity 87 L 73 L 14 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,008 mm 1,034 mm 0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,473 mm 1,506 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,405 mm 1,453 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,062 mm 1,123 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 993 mm 1,013 mm 992 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,453 mm 1,514 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,407 mm 1,450 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 879 mm 975 mm -96 mm
Headroom, Row 3 836 mm 912 mm -76 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 3 1,440 mm 1,397 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 3 1,229 mm 1,158 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 3 612 mm 704 mm -92 mm
Total Legroom 2,553 mm (over 3 rows) 2,802 mm (over 3 rows) 0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 340 L 391 L -51 L
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 1,036 L 1,198 L 0 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 2,127 L 2,370 L 0 L

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Toyota 4Runner

2009 Toyota 4Runner Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr SUV 236-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
not enough leg room see full Toyota 4Runner review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2018 Toyota Highlander

2018 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2018 4dr SUV 295-horsepower 3.5L V6
8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
3rd row seat is midget sized. Claiming that the Highlander is an 8-passenger vehicle is a lie. It's either 5 normal-sized people, or Snow White and the 7 dwarfs. There is no way you can accommodate 8 normal-sized people comfortably in this car. see full Toyota Highlander review
 
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