Model Year | 2008 | 2012 | |
Model | Toyota Highlander | Acura TSX | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 270 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
3.5L V6 OHC-4v 280 hp@6200 254 lb-ft@5000 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,789 mm | 2,703 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,785 mm | 4,806 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,910 mm | 1,839 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,730 mm | 1,471 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,805 kg | 1,728 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 73 L | 70 L | 3 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,031 mm | 955 mm | -954 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,516 mm | 1,468 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,440 mm | 1,412 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,097 mm | 1,077 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,019 mm | 937 mm | -936 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,511 mm | 1,425 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,435 mm | 1,377 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 973 mm | 871 mm | 102 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 922 mm | 0 mm | 922 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,397 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,074 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 742 mm | 0 mm | 742 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,812 mm (over 3 rows) | 1,948 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 292 L | 892 L | -600 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,198 L | 31.5 | -30.5 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,701 L | 1,875 L | 1 L |
2008 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Third row seating and 2nd row has more leg room than the Murano by about 1". see full Toyota Highlander review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
4 cup holders see full Toyota Highlander review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Limo-like leg room and captains chairs see full Toyota Highlander review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 209-horsepower 3.3L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD |
The widest seats of all Midsize SUVs (X5, Q7, Tourag, Cayenne, etc.) see full Toyota Highlander review |
2008 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
seats were hard and flat. Even top of the line luxury model seats were a big disappointment . . . one of the principal reasons we did not choose this vehicle see full Toyota Highlander review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Only two seats in the 2nd row, very small leg room in the 3rd row. see full Toyota Highlander review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
3rd row seat is full bench seat and individual side can not be raised or lowered independently. Access and available room much less than MDX. see full Toyota Highlander review |
2012 Acura TSX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Sedan 201-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I find the heated front seats exceptionally comfortable. I am 6' 2" and have very good room. Note, however, that my wife finds the forward lean in the headrests uncomfortable. see full Acura TSX review |