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2008 Toyota Highlander and 2006 Acura MDX Specifications
| Model Year | 2008 | 2006 | |
| Model | Toyota Highlander | Acura MDX | |
| Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 201 kW@6200 336 Nm@4700 |
3.5L V6 OHC-4v 189 kW@5800 339 Nm@3500 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,789 mm | 2,700 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,785 mm | 4,793 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,910 mm | 1,956 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,730 mm | 1,745 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,895 kg | 2,028 kg | -1 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 73 L | 77 L | -4 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,031 mm | 975 mm | -974 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,516 mm | 1,554 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,440 mm | 1,445 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,097 mm | 1,054 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 1,019 mm | 991 mm | -990 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,511 mm | 1,552 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,435 mm | 1,430 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 973 mm | 960 mm | 13 mm |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 922 mm | 917 mm | 5 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,397 mm | 1,488 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,074 mm | 1,232 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 742 mm | 744 mm | -2 mm |
| Total Legroom | 2,812 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,758 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 292 L | 419 L | -127 L |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,198 L | 1,405 L | 0 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,701 L | 2,308 L | 0 L |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Toyota Highlander
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Acura MDX
| 2006 Acura MDX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The 3rd row seat can eaily seat 2 adults or even 3 kids see full Acura MDX review |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
very comfortable for long trips of 500 or more miles see full Acura MDX review |
| 2006 | 4dr SUV 253-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Good leg room and temperature controls see full Acura MDX review |
| 2006 | 4dr SUV 253-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
the 7 seater option is great and it has room for the kids...did not buy it for room for extra adults so the slightly smaller 6-7 seats work perfectly for me. That being said, its very comfortable 2 and 3rd row seats. see full Acura MDX review |
| 2005 | 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
High seating position - easy to get in and out of with bad knees. see full Acura MDX review |
| 2006 Acura MDX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Leg room in far back seat to little. see full Acura MDX review |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Not enough thigh support. see full Acura MDX review |
| 2005 | 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
ver small rear seat compared to pilot. see full Acura MDX review |
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