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2008 Toyota Highlander and 2006 BMW 5-Series Specifications
| Model Year | 2008 | 2006 | |
| Model | Toyota Highlander | BMW 5-Series | |
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| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 109.8 in | 113.6 in | -3.8 in |
| Length | 188.4 in | 191.2 in | -2.8 in |
| Width | 75.2 in | 72.7 in | 2.5 in |
| Height | 68.1 in | 58.7 in | 9.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 3979 lb. | 3648 lb. | 331 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 19.2 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 0.7 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 37.6 in | 3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.7 in | 57.3 in | 2.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 0.0 in | 56.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 43.2 in | 41.5 in | 1.7 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 40.1 in | 37.6 in | 2.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.5 in | 57.2 in | 2.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 0.0 in | 56.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 36.0 in | 2.3 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) | 77.5 in (over 2 rows) | 33.2 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.3 ft3 | 17.6 ft3 | -7.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 42.3 ft3 | 17.6 | 24.7 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 95.4 ft3 | 58.3 ft3 | 37.1 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Toyota Highlander
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 BMW 5-Series
| 2006 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Wagon 255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
best seats on the market today see full BMW 5-Series review |
| 2006 | 4dr Wagon 255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
I have 20 way power seats w/ lumbar. very nice. see full BMW 5-Series review |
| 2006 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 360-horsepower 4.8L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
I cannot sit behind me. see full BMW 5-Series review |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
I'm 5' 9" and the front seat room semed cavernous to me. I once had a 6' 5" passenger in the front seat who voiced no complaint. 10. see full BMW 5-Series review |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
My car did not have either the sports seats nor the comfort seats, both of which I tried and found superior; significantly so. The 'base' seats in my car were not the best seats I've ever had in a car although in fairness, they did not punish my lower back as once did the seats in my Infiniti G35x. They were adequate; more an ally than a foe. They also lacked meaningful thigh or side bolsters and so were clearly the choice of Buick-minded buyers, and so did not invite spirited driving. I score thm a 6. see full BMW 5-Series review |
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