Model Year | 2008 | 2021 | |
Model | Toyota Highlander | BMW 4-Series | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,789 mm | 2,850 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,785 mm | 4,773 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,910 mm | 1,852 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,730 mm | 1,387 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,805 kg | 1,623 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 73 L | 59 L | 14 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,031 mm | 965 mm | -964 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,516 mm | 1,400 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,440 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,097 mm | 1,062 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,019 mm | 894 mm | -893 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,511 mm | 1,295 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,435 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 973 mm | 876 mm | 97 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) | 1,938 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 292 L | 340 L | -48 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,198 L | 12.0 | -11 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,701 L | 12.0 | -10 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2021 BMW 4-Series.