Model Year | 2011 | 2009 | |
Model | Toyota Highlander | Acura MDX | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 270 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
3.7L V6 OHC-4v 300 hp@6000 275 lb-ft@5000 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,789 mm | 2,751 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,785 mm | 4,844 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,910 mm | 1,994 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,730 mm | 1,732 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,935 kg | 2,057 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 73 L | 79 L | -6 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,031 mm | 996 mm | -995 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,516 mm | 1,565 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,440 mm | 1,499 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,097 mm | 1,046 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,019 mm | 980 mm | -979 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,511 mm | 1,562 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,435 mm | 1,501 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 973 mm | 983 mm | -10 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 922 mm | 907 mm | 15 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,397 mm | 1,450 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,074 mm | 1,067 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 742 mm | 739 mm | 3 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,812 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,769 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 292 L | 425 L | -133 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,198 L | 1,215 L | 0 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,701 L | 2,364 L | 0 L |
2011 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I am 6 foot tall, and there is plenty of head and leg room in the driving position. Easy access as well. see full Toyota Highlander review |
2010 | 4dr SUV 187-horsepower 2.7L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Lots of room in the second row, including seats that recline and move back & forth. Having the third row as an option for occasional use was really the deciding factor. see full Toyota Highlander review |
2011 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
3rd row seats are useless to me. Too little room for adults. Should have been an option for families with small children. With 3rd row seating, you lose storage space. see full Toyota Highlander review |
2011 | 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD |
Third row minimal legroom see full Toyota Highlander review |
2009 Acura MDX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Vehicle is wide, and it feels very room from boht the drivers' and passengers' sides. see full Acura MDX review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
It was the most comfortable of the vehicles we tested, including the Volvo XC90, Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited, and Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring. Soft leather, supportive seats. see full Acura MDX review |
2009 Acura MDX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Claustrophic, unusable 3rd row, with immovable knee-wall see full Acura MDX review |