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

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

2008 Toyota Highlander and 2014 Buick Encore Specifications

Model Year 2008 2014  
Model Toyota Highlander Buick Encore  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 109.8 in 100.6 in 9.2 in
Length 188.4 in 168.4 in 20 in
Width 75.2 in 69.9 in 5.3 in
Height 68.1 in 65.2 in 2.9 in
Curb Weight 3979 lb. 3190 lb. 789 lb.
Fuel Capacity 19.2 gal. 13.7 gal. 5.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.6 in 39.6 in 1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 59.7 in 54.1 in 5.6 in
Hip Room, Row 1 56.7 in 51.7 in 5 in
Legroom, Row 1 43.2 in 40.8 in 2.4 in
Headroom, Row 2 40.1 in 38.8 in 1.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 59.5 in 52.5 in 7 in
Hip Room, Row 2 56.5 in 50.1 in 6.4 in
Legroom, Row 2 38.3 in 35.7 in 2.6 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) 76.5 in (over 2 rows) 34.2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 10.3 ft3 18.8 ft3 -8.5 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 42.3 ft3 18.8 23.5 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 95.4 ft3 48.4 ft3 47 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Toyota Highlander

2008 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Buick Encore

2014 Buick Encore Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
From the neck down, the Encore's high-mounted, cushy-yet-firm seats deliver comfort congruent with its mission. Some people also won't have a problem with their design from the neck up. Others will find the headrests uncomfortable and too far forward. Given the Encore's compact exterior, it should come as no surprise that even the more-compact-than-most-compact-crossovers Tucson has a few more inches for both shoulders and legs. But the Buick nevertheless has enough room inside to comfortably seat four good-sized adults. It helps that the rear seat is comfortably high off the floor and that there's a lot of room for the rear passengers' feet beneath the front seats. Children, especially those who've outgrown boosters, will have more to complain about. They'll easily fit, but their view outward through the small, high rear side windows will be limited to the treetops. Though the front seats in the Tucson aren't as comfortable as those in the Encore, with a less luxurious feel and less supportive side bolsters, their headrests aren't overly intrusive. Rear seat passengers won't find the cushion as comfortably positioned, but small ones will have a somewhat easier time seeing out its side windows. see full Buick Encore review
 

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