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Toyota Highlander (2008) vs. Acura TSX (2012) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2008 Toyota Highlander and 2012 Acura TSX specs.

2008 Toyota Highlander and 2012 Acura TSX Specifications

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
 
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

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Toyota Highlander

2008 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Acura TSX

2012 Acura TSX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 
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