Model Year | 2008 | 2020 | |
Model | Toyota Highlander | Chrysler Pacifica | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 201 kW@6200 336 Nm@4700 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 214 kW@6400 355 Nm@4000 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 9-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,789 mm | 3,089 mm | -1 mm |
Length | 4,785 mm | 5,171 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,910 mm | 2,022 mm | -1 mm |
Height | 1,730 mm | 1,775 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,895 kg | 2,043 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 73 L | 72 L | 1 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,031 mm | 1,019 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,516 mm | 1,621 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,440 mm | 1,499 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,097 mm | 1,044 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,019 mm | 1,006 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,511 mm | 1,600 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,435 mm | 1,646 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 973 mm | 991 mm | -18 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 922 mm | 983 mm | -61 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,397 mm | 1,554 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,074 mm | 1,260 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 742 mm | 927 mm | -185 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,812 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,962 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 292 L | 915 L | -623 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,198 L | 2,478 L | -1 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,701 L | 3,979 L | -1 L |
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 |
2020 Chrysler Pacifica Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2020 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 287-horsepower 3.6L V6 9-speed automatic FWD |
The front seats in the other mini-vans ftom Kia, Honda, and Toyota felt constricting and my spouse loves the ample hip room the Pacifica front seats provide. see full Chrysler Pacifica review |
2020 Chrysler Pacifica Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2020 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 287-horsepower 3.6L V6 9-speed automatic FWD |
The 2nd row seats are firm and provide enough legroom for persons <6ft but="" do="" not="" slide="" fwd="" backwd="" 3rd="" row="" seating="" is="" comfortable="" for="" short="" durations="" persons="">6ft but the 2nd row seat backs can be folded flat for more room if not occupied or stored in the floor to provide generous legroom if passengers ride in the 3rd row. see full Chrysler Pacifica review |