Model Year | 2006 | 2008 | |
Model | Toyota Highlander | Acura RL | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.9 in | 110.2 in | -3.3 in |
Length | 184.6 in | 193.6 in | -9 in |
Width | 71.9 in | 72.2 in | -0.3 in |
Height | 67.9 in | 57.1 in | 10.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3516 lb. | 4012 lb. | -496 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.1 gal. | 19.4 gal. | -0.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 38.5 in | 1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.9 in | 58.5 in | -0.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.1 in | 55.1 in | 0 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 42.4 in | -1.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 37.2 in | 2.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.0 in | 56.1 in | 0.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.9 in | 54.0 in | 0.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 36.3 in | 0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 32.3 in | 0.0 in | 32.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 53.2 in | 0.0 in | 53.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 39.8 in | 0.0 in | 39.8 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 30.2 in | 0.0 in | 30.2 in |
Total Legroom | 107.3 in (over 3 rows) | 78.7 in (over 2 rows) | 28.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.5 ft3 | 13.1 ft3 | -2.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 39.7 ft3 | 13.1 | 26.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 80.6 ft3 | 13.1 ft3 | 67.5 ft3 |
2006 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr SUV 215-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Ease of entry and exit and the spacious leg room. see full Toyota Highlander review |
2008 Acura RL Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
A little tight up front especially when compared to the M35 which is very roomy. see full Acura RL review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Again, tight when compared to the M35. see full Acura RL review |