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Toyota Highlander (2008) vs. Ford Edge (2011) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2008 Toyota Highlander and 2011 Ford Edge specs.

2008 Toyota Highlander and 2011 Ford Edge Specifications

Model Year 2008 2011  
Model Toyota Highlander Ford Edge  
Engine 3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
270 hp@6200
248 lb-ft@4700
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
285 hp@6500
253 lb-ft@4000
 
Transmission 5-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 109.8 in 111.2 in -1.4 in
Length 188.4 in 184.2 in 4.2 in
Width 75.2 in 76.0 in -0.8 in
Height 68.1 in 67.0 in 1.1 in
Curb Weight 4178 lb. 4265 lb. -87 lb.
Fuel Capacity 19.2 gal. 18.0 gal. 1.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.6 in 40.0 in 0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 59.7 in 58.9 in 0.8 in
Hip Room, Row 1 56.7 in 54.8 in 1.9 in
Legroom, Row 1 43.2 in 40.7 in 2.5 in
Headroom, Row 2 40.1 in 39.3 in 0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 59.5 in 58.7 in 0.8 in
Hip Room, Row 2 56.5 in 56.1 in 0.4 in
Legroom, Row 2 38.3 in 39.6 in -1.3 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) 80.3 in (over 2 rows) 30.4 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 10.3 ft3 32.2 ft3 -21.9 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 42.3 ft3 32.2 10.1 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 95.4 ft3 68.9 ft3 26.5 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Toyota Highlander

2008 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Ford Edge

2011 Ford Edge Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr SUV 285-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed automatic FWD
No contest-Edge seats are very comfortable vs. tolerable seats in the Dodge. see full Ford Edge review
2011 4dr SUV 285-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
The Edge rear seat legroom is great. There are few crossovers with such good rear seat comfort and legroom. I did not want the third row, the lack of third row helps with rear legroom. see full Ford Edge review
2011 Ford Edge Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr SUV 305-horsepower 3.7L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
seats are comfortable, just wanted to get cooled seats for the hotg summers see full Ford Edge review
2010 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed automatic FWD
A little cramped see full Ford Edge review
2010 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed automatic FWD
not much leg room see full Ford Edge review
 
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