Model Year | 2007 | 2008 | |
Model | Toyota Highlander | Buick LaCrosse | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,715 mm | 2,807 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,689 mm | 5,032 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,826 mm | 1,854 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,725 mm | 1,458 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,595 kg | 1,585 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 72 L | 66 L | 6 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,016 mm | 1,001 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,471 mm | 1,453 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,400 mm | 1,405 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,034 mm | 1,074 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,011 mm | 945 mm | -944 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,448 mm | 1,448 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,394 mm | 1,387 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 925 mm | 955 mm | -30 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 820 mm | 0 mm | 820 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,351 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,011 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 767 mm | 0 mm | 767 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,725 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,029 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 297 L | 453 L | -156 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,124 L | 16.0 | -15 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,282 L | 16.0 | -14 L |
2007 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 |
2006 | 4dr SUV 215-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Ease of entry and exit and the spacious leg room. see full Toyota Highlander review |
2007 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2008 Buick LaCrosse Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Not enough leg room. No place to store anything. see full Buick LaCrosse review |