Toyota Highlander (2008) vs. Audi Q5 (2020) Specs

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2008 Toyota Highlander and 2020 Audi Q5 Specifications

Model Year	2008	2020
Model	Toyota Highlander	Audi Q5
Engine	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 270 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 248 hp@5000 273 lb-ft@1600
Transmission	5-speed shiftable automatic	7-speed automated manual
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	109.8 in	111.0 in	-1.2 in
Length	188.4 in	183.6 in	4.8 in
Width	75.2 in	74.5 in	0.7 in
Height	68.1 in	65.3 in	2.8 in
Curb Weight	4178 lb.	4045 lb.	133 lb.
Fuel Capacity	19.2 gal.	18.5 gal.	0.7 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.6 in	41.7 in	-1.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	59.7 in	57.7 in	2 in
Hip Room, Row 1	56.7 in	0.0 in	56.7 in
Legroom, Row 1	43.2 in	40.9 in	2.3 in
Headroom, Row 2	40.1 in	39.3 in	0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	59.5 in	56.5 in	3 in
Hip Room, Row 2	56.5 in	0.0 in	56.5 in
Legroom, Row 2	38.3 in	37.8 in	0.5 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)	78.7 in (over 2 rows)	32 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	10.3 ft³	26.8 ft³	-16.5 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	42.3 ft³	26.8	15.5 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	95.4 ft³	60.4 ft³	35 ft³

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

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