Model Year | 2019 | 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 |
2019 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2020 | 4dr SUV 295-horsepower 3.5L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The 3rd row seating is just not for adults at all, and I'm not certain that children would be easy to fit back there as well. I'm not sure what Toyota was thinking, even making the 2020 longer didn't make any difference at all. My one complaint is it is just TOO SMALL! see full Toyota Highlander review |
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 |