Model Year | 2008 | 2007 | |
Model | Toyota Highlander | Ford Expedition | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.8 in | 119.0 in | -9.2 in |
Length | 188.4 in | 206.5 in | -18.1 in |
Width | 75.2 in | 78.8 in | -3.6 in |
Height | 68.1 in | 77.2 in | -9.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3979 lb. | 5578 lb. | -1599 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.2 gal. | 28.0 gal. | -8.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 39.6 in | 1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.7 in | 63.2 in | -3.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 60.2 in | -3.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.2 in | 41.1 in | 2.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.1 in | 39.8 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.5 in | 63.7 in | -4.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 59.9 in | -3.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 39.1 in | -0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 36.3 in | 38.3 in | -2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 55.0 in | 51.9 in | 3.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 42.3 in | 50.2 in | -7.9 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 29.2 in | 37.7 in | -8.5 in |
Total Legroom | 110.7 in (over 3 rows) | 117.9 in (over 3 rows) | -7.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.3 ft3 | 18.6 ft3 | -8.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 42.3 ft3 | 55.0 ft3 | -12.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 95.4 ft3 | 108.3 ft3 | -12.9 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 |
2007 Ford Expedition Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Plenty of leg room in 2nd and 3rd row. see full Ford Expedition review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
room to get comfortable on long trips; e-z access to coffee, my phone, my wallet; birds-eye view of the road see full Ford Expedition review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Like sitting in your favorite easy chair in your living room. see full Ford Expedition review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Plenty of space for larger people and lots of space between front passenger and driver. see full Ford Expedition review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Can fit two adults and a car seat in the second row seat. Third row is just as comfortable. see full Ford Expedition review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Lots of leg room! see full Ford Expedition review |
2007 Ford Expedition Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV, ext. 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Hard and flat. see full Ford Expedition review |