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2008 Toyota Highlander and 2006 Ford Escape Specifications
| Model Year | 2008 | 2006 | |
| Model | Toyota Highlander | Ford Escape | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 109.8 in | 103.2 in | 6.6 in |
| Length | 188.4 in | 174.9 in | 13.5 in |
| Width | 75.2 in | 70.1 in | 5.1 in |
| Height | 68.1 in | 69.7 in | -1.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 3979 lb. | 3156 lb. | 823 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 19.2 gal. | 16.5 gal. | 2.7 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 40.4 in | 0.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.7 in | 56.3 in | 3.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 53.2 in | 3.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 43.2 in | 41.6 in | 1.6 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 40.1 in | 39.2 in | 0.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.5 in | 55.9 in | 3.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 49.1 in | 7.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 35.6 in | 2.7 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) | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 33.5 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.3 ft3 | 29.3 ft3 | -19 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 42.3 ft3 | 29.3 | 13 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 95.4 ft3 | 66.3 ft3 | 29.1 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Toyota Highlander
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Ford Escape
| 2006 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 133-horsepower 2.3L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Roomy. see full Ford Escape review |
| 2006 | 4dr SUV 153-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
I was able to put an adult and my two small children in car seats in the rear. I have been able to take my family of four, with luggage, on road trips. see full Ford Escape review |
| 2006 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD |
Leather heated seat is supportive on a longer drive. see full Ford Escape review |
| 2005 | 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic AWD |
this is very important, i have three teenagers. see full Ford Escape review |
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