Model Year | 2019 | 2008 | |
Model | Toyota Highlander | Ford Explorer Sport Trac | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 295 hp@6600 263 lb-ft@4700 |
4.6L V8 OHC-3v 292 hp@5750 300 lb-ft@3950 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUT | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.8 in | 130.5 in | -20.7 in |
Length | 192.5 in | 210.2 in | -17.7 in |
Width | 75.8 in | 73.7 in | 2.1 in |
Height | 68.1 in | 72.5 in | -4.4 in |
Curb Weight | 4535 lb. | 4793 lb. | -258 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.2 gal. | 22.5 gal. | -3.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 39.8 in | 0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.3 in | 59.0 in | 0.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.2 in | 55.4 in | 1.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 44.2 in | 42.4 in | 1.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.9 in | 38.5 in | 1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.6 in | 58.9 in | 0.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.1 in | 55.5 in | 1.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.4 in | 36.9 in | 1.5 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 35.9 in | 0.0 in | 35.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 55.0 in | 0.0 in | 55 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 45.6 in | 0.0 in | 45.6 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 27.7 in | 0.0 in | 27.7 in |
Total Legroom | 110.3 in (over 3 rows) | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 31 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.8 ft3 | 0.0 | 13.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 42.3 ft3 | 0.0 | 42.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.7 ft3 | 0.0 | 83.7 ft3 |
2019 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2020 | 4dr SUV 295-horsepower 3.5L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The 3rd row seating is just not for adults at all, and I'm not certain that children would be easy to fit back there as well. I'm not sure what Toyota was thinking, even making the 2020 longer didn't make any difference at all. My one complaint is it is just TOO SMALL! see full Toyota Highlander review |
2018 | 4dr SUV 295-horsepower 3.5L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
3rd row seat is midget sized. Claiming that the Highlander is an 8-passenger vehicle is a lie. It's either 5 normal-sized people, or Snow White and the 7 dwarfs. There is no way you can accommodate 8 normal-sized people comfortably in this car. see full Toyota Highlander review |
2008 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUT 292-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
The seats are much improved over older explorers. You can ride for 4 hours and not feel tired when you get out of the truck. I have heated leather, which I recommend. The heat is in the lumbar, as well as seat bottom. Very nice seats. see full Ford Explorer Sport Trac review |
2008 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUT 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
So bad I can't drive it much more than the 4 miles to and from work. The front seats are so hard that the first couple times I drove it I couldn't figure out why my feet were so cold. Because the circulation below my knees was being cutoff. I have tried extra cushions for the seat bottom and I have found something that really helps, but on longer drives, combined with the firm ride - bring your Advil. see full Ford Explorer Sport Trac review |