Model Year | 2008 | 2011 | |
Model | Toyota Highlander | Dodge Dakota | |
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Total Legroom | 0 mm (over 1 row) | 0 mm (over 1 row) | 0 mm |
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 |
2011 Dodge Dakota Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed 302-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Cheap, cramped and very uncomfortable. see full Dodge Dakota review |
2010 | 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed 302-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Passengers noticed very cramped in comparison to the Ridgleine see full Dodge Dakota review |