Model Year | 2007 | 2016 | |
Model | Toyota Highlander | Ford Explorer | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,715 mm | 2,860 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,689 mm | 5,037 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,826 mm | 2,004 mm | -1 mm |
Height | 1,725 mm | 1,778 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,595 kg | 2,022 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 72 L | 70 L | 2 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,016 mm | 1,052 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,471 mm | 1,562 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,400 mm | 1,455 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,034 mm | 1,031 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,011 mm | 1,031 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,448 mm | 1,549 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,394 mm | 1,443 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 925 mm | 1,003 mm | 924 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 820 mm | 960 mm | -140 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,351 mm | 1,290 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,011 mm | 1,034 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 767 mm | 846 mm | -79 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,725 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,880 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 297 L | 595 L | -298 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,124 L | 1,243 L | 0 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,282 L | 2,313 L | 0 L |
2007 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 |
2006 | 4dr SUV 215-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Ease of entry and exit and the spacious leg room. see full Toyota Highlander review |
2007 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Ford Explorer.