Toyota Highlander (2008) vs. Chrysler PT Cruiser (2008) Specs

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2008 Toyota Highlander and 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser Specifications

Model Year	2008	2008
Model	Toyota Highlander	Chrysler PT Cruiser
Engine	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 270 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700	turbocharged 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 180 hp@5200 210 lb-ft@2800
Transmission	5-speed shiftable automatic	4-speed automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Wagon
			Difference
Wheelbase	109.8 in	103.0 in	6.8 in
Length	188.4 in	168.9 in	19.5 in
Width	75.2 in	67.1 in	8.1 in
Height	68.1 in	65.2 in	2.9 in
Curb Weight	3979 lb.	3297 lb.	682 lb.
Fuel Capacity	19.2 gal.	15.0 gal.	4.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.6 in	39.2 in	1.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	59.7 in	53.8 in	5.9 in
Hip Room, Row 1	56.7 in	50.1 in	6.6 in
Legroom, Row 1	43.2 in	40.6 in	2.6 in
Headroom, Row 2	40.1 in	39.5 in	0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	59.5 in	53.6 in	5.9 in
Hip Room, Row 2	56.5 in	46.7 in	9.8 in
Legroom, Row 2	38.3 in	40.9 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)	81.5 in (over 2 rows)	29.2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	10.3 ft³	21.6 ft³	-11.3 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	42.3 ft³	21.6	20.7 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	95.4 ft³	64.2 ft³	31.2 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

2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	4dr Wagon 150-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	The PT Cruiser is surprisingly roomy in the back seat, in terms of legroom and headroom. The backrest angle though is a bit too upright for full comfort. see full Chrysler PT Cruiser review
2008	4dr Wagon 150-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	I have a bad leg ,the high seat ,wide door opening and extra leg make it easy for me to swing my leg in and out. It has more room than lots of other cars. see full Chrysler PT Cruiser review
2008	2dr Convertible turbocharged 180hp 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	Can seat 2 adults comfortably. Plenty of leg room and visibility. see full Chrysler PT Cruiser review
2007	2dr Convertible turbocharged 180hp 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	Surprising amount of rear seat room see full Chrysler PT Cruiser review

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