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Toyota Highlander (2014) vs. Buick Enclave (2008) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2014 Toyota Highlander and 2008 Buick Enclave specs.

2014 Toyota Highlander and 2008 Buick Enclave Specifications

Model Year 2014 2008  
Model Toyota Highlander Buick Enclave  
Engine 3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
270 hp@6200
248 lb-ft@4700
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
275 hp@6600
251 lb-ft@3200
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 109.8 in 118.9 in -9.1 in
Length 191.1 in 201.8 in -10.7 in
Width 75.8 in 79.0 in -3.2 in
Height 68.1 in 72.2 in -4.1 in
Curb Weight 4454 lb. 4985 lb. -531 lb.
Fuel Capacity 19.2 gal. 22.0 gal. -2.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.7 in 40.4 in 0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 59.3 in 62.0 in -2.7 in
Hip Room, Row 1 57.2 in 57.4 in -0.2 in
Legroom, Row 1 44.2 in 41.3 in 2.9 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.9 in 39.0 in 0.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 59.6 in 61.4 in -1.8 in
Hip Room, Row 2 57.1 in 57.0 in 0.1 in
Legroom, Row 2 38.4 in 36.9 in 1.5 in
Headroom, Row 3 35.9 in 37.2 in -1.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3 55.0 in 57.4 in -2.4 in
Hip Room, Row 3 45.6 in 48.3 in -2.7 in
Legroom, Row 3 27.7 in 33.2 in -5.5 in
Total Legroom 110.3 in (over 3 rows) 111.4 in (over 3 rows) -1.1 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 13.8 ft3 18.9 ft3 -5.1 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 42.3 ft3 67.5 ft3 -25.2 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 83.7 ft3 116.2 ft3 -32.5 ft3

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Toyota Highlander

2014 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
Toyota replaced the 2013 Highlander's rear struts with control arms to enable a three-inch-wider third-row seat, and then used the extra space to cram in a third seating position. So if you need seats for eight people, only the Highlander will do in this threesome. A top-of-the-line Santa Fe only seats six. Other eight-pass options include the Honda Pilot and GM's large crossovers. But those three people best be small, as the Highlander doesn't have nearly as much rear legroom as the Pathfinder or the Santa Fe. To fit children of even middling size in the third row it's necessary to slide the second row well forward. The second row seat cushion is mounted too low for adult comfort. The Nissan's second row suffers from a similar shortcoming, but the Hyundai's does not. see full Toyota Highlander review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Toyota Highlander

2014 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2013 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Perfect for two car seats. Really neat trick - the middle seat for the 2nd row rolls up into the center console. I did not remove it nor attempt to sit in it but that does make the 3rd row more likely to be used for those with car seats. I did not attempt to sit in the 3rd row (looked at it before folding into the floor for cargo space for the entire trip) so cannot opine on it. Use at your own risk. see full Toyota Highlander review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Buick Enclave

2008 Buick Enclave Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr SUV 288-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
roomy seating for eight, ease of access to third row seat is better than others I have looked at. see full Buick Enclave review
2008 4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Better than most see full Buick Enclave review
2008 4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Long seat base and 8 way power heated seats. see full Buick Enclave review
2008 4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Available third row with 60/40 split. More leg room than Toyota Highlander. see full Buick Enclave review
2008 4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Roomy & Comfortable see full Buick Enclave review
2008 4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Access to the third seat is best in class, as is the rear seat comfort. (and I tried all the large crossovers) see full Buick Enclave review
2008 4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
True 7 passenger seating unlike most of the competing vehicles see full Buick Enclave review
2008 4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
It has the room of my old Chrysler long-wheelbase minivan see full Buick Enclave review
2008 4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Seat room is ample see full Buick Enclave review
2008 4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Very roomy, we have had 6 adults (total) in the car many times, even the third row passengers are comfortable, with the exception of possibly leg room if you are tall. But in no way do you feel squished. see full Buick Enclave review
 
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