Model Year | 2007 | 2012 | |
Model | Toyota Highlander | Acura MDX | |
Engine | 3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 160 kW@5600 301 Nm@3600 |
3.7L V6 OHC-4v 224 kW@6300 366 Nm@4500 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,715 mm | 2,751 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,689 mm | 4,867 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,826 mm | 1,994 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,725 mm | 1,732 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,655 kg | 2,064 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 72 L | 79 L | -7 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,016 mm | 996 mm | -995 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,471 mm | 1,565 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,400 mm | 1,499 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,034 mm | 1,046 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,011 mm | 980 mm | -979 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,448 mm | 1,562 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,394 mm | 1,501 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 925 mm | 983 mm | -58 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 820 mm | 953 mm | -133 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,351 mm | 1,450 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,011 mm | 1,067 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 767 mm | 739 mm | 28 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,725 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,769 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 297 L | 425 L | -128 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,124 L | 1,215 L | 0 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,282 L | 2,364 L | 0 L |
2007 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 |
2006 | 4dr SUV 215-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Ease of entry and exit and the spacious leg room. see full Toyota Highlander review |
2007 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2012 Acura MDX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The interior prioritizes appearance over actual utility; it's surprisingly cramped for such a large vehicle. For example, my Highlander is roughly the same size externally but seems downright cavernous on the inside in comparison. A rear passenger can fully stretch out in the Toyota. Not so in the Acura. see full Acura MDX review |