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Toyota Highlander (2021) vs. Acura MDX (2006) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2021 Toyota Highlander and 2006 Acura MDX specs.

2021 Toyota Highlander and 2006 Acura MDX Specifications

Model Year 2021 2006  
Model Toyota Highlander Acura MDX  
Engine 3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
295 hp@6600
263 lb-ft@4700
3.5L V6
OHC-4v
253 hp@5800
250 lb-ft@3500
 
Transmission 8-speed shiftable automatic 5-speed automatic  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 112.2 in 106.3 in 5.9 in
Length 194.9 in 188.7 in 6.2 in
Width 76.0 in 77.0 in -1 in
Height 68.1 in 68.7 in -0.6 in
Curb Weight 4330 lb. 4471 lb. -141 lb.
Fuel Capacity 17.9 gal. 20.4 gal. -2.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 41.2 in 38.4 in 2.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 59.0 in 61.2 in -2.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1 57.2 in 56.9 in 0.3 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.0 in 41.5 in 0.5 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.4 in 39.0 in 0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 58.7 in 61.1 in -2.4 in
Hip Room, Row 2 57.0 in 56.3 in 0.7 in
Legroom, Row 2 41.0 in 37.8 in 3.2 in
Headroom, Row 3 36.1 in 36.1 in 0 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3 55.0 in 58.6 in -3.6 in
Hip Room, Row 3 45.6 in 48.5 in -2.9 in
Legroom, Row 3 27.7 in 29.3 in -1.6 in
Total Legroom 110.7 in (over 3 rows) 108.6 in (over 3 rows) 2.1 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 16.0 ft3 14.8 ft3 1.2 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 48.4 ft3 49.6 ft3 -1.2 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 84.3 ft3 81.5 ft3 2.8 ft3

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2021 Toyota Highlander

2021 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
With each redesign (for 2008, 2014, and 2020) Toyota has enlarged the Highlander, yet the crossover's third-row seat remains uncomforably low and tight. For adults to be even passably comfortable in the way-back the second row must be slid forward, rendering legroom there also marginal. Some three-row crossovers have much roomier and more comfortable third-row seats. But if you want to be able to squeeze in eight people, Highlanders with a second-row bench can do this. Because they have significantly narrower third-row seats, the Ford Explorer and Kia Sorento cannot fit three people back there even in a pinch, so in hybrid form the former has a maximum capacity of seven people and the latter only six. (The Sorento PHEV will be able to seat seven.) This noted, if you want your adult passengers to have plenty of room, the practical capacity of each is four people. see full Toyota Highlander review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2021 Toyota Highlander

2021 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Acura MDX

2006 Acura MDX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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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