Model Year | 2017 | 2009 | |
Model | Toyota Highlander | Acura MDX | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 295 hp@6600 263 lb-ft@4700 |
3.7L V6 OHC-4v 300 hp@6000 275 lb-ft@5000 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.8 in | 108.3 in | 1.5 in |
Length | 192.5 in | 190.7 in | 1.8 in |
Width | 75.8 in | 78.5 in | -2.7 in |
Height | 68.1 in | 68.2 in | -0.1 in |
Curb Weight | 4535 lb. | 4535 lb. | 0 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.2 gal. | 21.0 gal. | -1.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 39.2 in | 1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.3 in | 61.6 in | -2.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.2 in | 59.0 in | -1.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 44.2 in | 41.2 in | 3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.9 in | 38.6 in | 1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.6 in | 61.5 in | -1.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.1 in | 59.1 in | -2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.4 in | 38.7 in | -0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 35.9 in | 35.7 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 55.0 in | 57.1 in | -2.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 45.6 in | 42.0 in | 3.6 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 27.7 in | 29.1 in | -1.4 in |
Total Legroom | 110.3 in (over 3 rows) | 109 in (over 3 rows) | 1.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.8 ft3 | 15.0 ft3 | -1.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 42.3 ft3 | 42.9 ft3 | -0.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.7 ft3 | 83.5 ft3 | 0.2 ft3 |
2017 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
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 |