Model Year | 2008 | 2021 | |
Model | Toyota Highlander | BMW X7 | |
Engine | 3.3L V6 Hybrid DOHC-4v 209 hp@5600 212 lb-ft@3600 |
turbocharged 3.0L I6 Hybrid DOHC-4v 335 hp@5500 330 lb-ft@1500 |
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Transmission | CVT | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.8 in | 122.2 in | -12.4 in |
Length | 188.4 in | 203.3 in | -14.9 in |
Width | 75.2 in | 78.7 in | -3.5 in |
Height | 68.1 in | 71.1 in | -3 in |
Curb Weight | 4508 lb. | 5370 lb. | -862 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.2 gal. | 21.9 gal. | -2.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 41.9 in | -1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.7 in | 60.0 in | -0.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 0.0 in | 56.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.2 in | 39.8 in | 3.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.1 in | 39.9 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.5 in | 58.1 in | 1.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 0.0 in | 56.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 37.6 in | 0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 36.3 in | 36.6 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 55.0 in | 47.9 in | 7.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 42.3 in | 0.0 in | 42.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 29.2 in | 33.3 in | -4.1 in |
Total Legroom | 110.7 in (over 3 rows) | 110.7 in (over 3 rows) | 0 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.3 ft3 | 15.0 ft3 | -4.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 42.3 ft3 | 48.6 ft3 | -6.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 95.4 ft3 | 90.4 ft3 | 5 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2021 BMW X7.