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Toyota Highlander (2020) vs. Chevrolet Avalanche (2008) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2020 Toyota Highlander and 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche specs.

2020 Toyota Highlander and 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche Specifications

Model Year 2020 2008  
Model Toyota Highlander Chevrolet Avalanche  
Engine 3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
295 hp@6600
263 lb-ft@4700
6.0L V8
OHV-2v
366 hp@5500
380 lb-ft@4300
 
Transmission 8-speed shiftable automatic 4-speed automatic  
Drivetrain AWD 4WD w/low range  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr SUT  
      Difference
Wheelbase 112.2 in 130.0 in -17.8 in
Length 194.9 in 221.3 in -26.4 in
Width 76.0 in 79.1 in -3.1 in
Height 68.1 in 76.6 in -8.5 in
Curb Weight 4330 lb. 5963 lb. -1633 lb.
Fuel Capacity 17.9 gal. 31.0 gal. -13.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 41.2 in 41.1 in 0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 59.0 in 65.3 in -6.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1 57.2 in 64.4 in -7.2 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.0 in 41.3 in 0.7 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.4 in 40.0 in -0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 58.7 in 65.2 in -6.5 in
Hip Room, Row 2 57.0 in 62.3 in -5.3 in
Legroom, Row 2 41.0 in 39.1 in 1.9 in
Headroom, Row 3 36.1 in 0.0 in 36.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3 55.0 in 0.0 in 55 in
Hip Room, Row 3 45.6 in 0.0 in 45.6 in
Legroom, Row 3 27.7 in 0.0 in 27.7 in
Total Legroom 110.7 in (over 3 rows) 80.4 in (over 2 rows) 30.3 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 16.0 ft3 45.5 ft3 -29.5 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 48.4 ft3 45.5 2.9 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 84.3 ft3 101.1 ft3 -16.8 ft3

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2020 Toyota Highlander

2020 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
With each redesign (for 2008, 2014, and 2020) Toyota has enlarged the Highlander, yet the crossover's third-row seat remains uncomforably low and tight. For adults to be even passably comfortable in the way-back the second row must be slid forward, rendering legroom there also marginal. Some three-row crossovers have much roomier and more comfortable third-row seats. But if you want to be able to squeeze in eight people, Highlanders with a second-row bench can do this. Because they have significantly narrower third-row seats, the Ford Explorer and Kia Sorento cannot fit three people back there even in a pinch, so in hybrid form the former has a maximum capacity of seven people and the latter only six. (The Sorento PHEV will be able to seat seven.) This noted, if you want your adult passengers to have plenty of room, the practical capacity of each is four people. see full Toyota Highlander review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2020 Toyota Highlander

2020 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2020 4dr SUV 295-horsepower 3.5L V6
8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
The 3rd row seating is just not for adults at all, and I'm not certain that children would be easy to fit back there as well. I'm not sure what Toyota was thinking, even making the 2020 longer didn't make any difference at all. My one complaint is it is just TOO SMALL! see full Toyota Highlander review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche

2008 Chevrolet Avalanche Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr SUT 320-horsepower 5.3L V8
4-speed automatic RWD
The interior is basically a Tahoe and even with 5 people, the truck is comfortable. Rear AC and headphone jacks help too. see full Chevrolet Avalanche review
2007 4dr SUT 320-horsepower 5.3L V8
4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
Plenty of room for 3 adults, even with a tall adult in the middle seat. see full Chevrolet Avalanche review
 
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