Model Year | 2006 | 2008 | |
Model | Toyota Highlander | Audi Q7 | |
Engine | 3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 160 kW@5600 301 Nm@3600 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 206 kW@6200 361 Nm@2750 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,715 mm | 3,002 mm | -1 mm |
Length | 4,689 mm | 5,085 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,826 mm | 1,984 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,725 mm | 1,737 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,655 kg | 2,275 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 72 L | 100 L | -28 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,016 mm | 1,003 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,471 mm | 1,491 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,400 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,034 mm | 1,049 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,011 mm | 991 mm | -990 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,448 mm | 1,476 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,394 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 925 mm | 942 mm | -17 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 820 mm | 899 mm | -79 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,351 mm | 1,234 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,011 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 767 mm | 742 mm | 25 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,725 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,733 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 297 L | 309 L | -12 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,124 L | 1,136 L | 0 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,282 L | 2,512 L | 0 L |
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 Audi Q7 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 280-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The middle seat of all the SUVs we looked at, had the most room to move furthest forward or backward to allow far rear seat passengers most accommodation. see full Audi Q7 review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 280-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Rear seat legroom is greater than other vehicles I evaluated in this category: Acura MDX, BMW X5, Mercedes ML; seats more plush; more cargo space. see full Audi Q7 review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 350-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Great front seats for long drives. see full Audi Q7 review |