| Model Year | 2010 | 2015 | |
| Model | Toyota Highlander | Audi A8 / S8 | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan, ext. | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 109.8 in | 122.9 in | -13.1 in |
| Length | 188.4 in | 207.4 in | -19 in |
| Width | 75.2 in | 76.7 in | -1.5 in |
| Height | 68.1 in | 57.9 in | 10.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 3847 lb. | 4464 lb. | -617 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 19.2 gal. | 21.7 gal. | -2.5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 37.2 in | 3.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.7 in | 59.1 in | 0.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 0.0 in | 56.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 43.2 in | 41.4 in | 1.8 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 40.1 in | 39.1 in | 1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.5 in | 57.8 in | 1.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 0.0 in | 56.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 42.9 in | -4.6 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 36.3 in | 0.0 in | 36.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 55.0 in | 0.0 in | 55 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 42.3 in | 0.0 in | 42.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 29.2 in | 0.0 in | 29.2 in |
| Total Legroom | 110.7 in (over 3 rows) | 84.3 in (over 2 rows) | 26.4 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.3 ft3 | 14.2 ft3 | -3.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 42.3 ft3 | 14.2 | 28.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 95.4 ft3 | 14.2 ft3 | 81.2 ft3 |
| 2010 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr SUV 187-horsepower 2.7L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Lots of room in the second row, including seats that recline and move back & forth. Having the third row as an option for occasional use was really the deciding factor. see full Toyota Highlander review |
| 2010 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD |
Third row minimal legroom 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 |
| 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Audi A8 / S8.