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Toyota Highlander (2008) vs. Ford Explorer (2020) Specs

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2008 Toyota Highlander and 2020 Ford Explorer Specifications

Model Year 2008 2020  
Model Toyota Highlander Ford Explorer  
Engine 3.3L V6 Hybrid
DOHC-4v
209 hp@5600
212 lb-ft@3600
3.3L V6 Hybrid
DOHC-4v
285 hp@6500
260 lb-ft@4000
 
Transmission CVT 10-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 109.8 in 119.1 in -9.3 in
Length 188.4 in 198.8 in -10.4 in
Width 75.2 in 78.9 in -3.7 in
Height 68.1 in 69.9 in -1.8 in
Curb Weight 4508 lb. 5149 lb. -641 lb.
Fuel Capacity 19.2 gal. 17.9 gal. 1.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.6 in 40.7 in -0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 59.7 in 61.8 in -2.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1 56.7 in 59.2 in -2.5 in
Legroom, Row 1 43.2 in 42.3 in 0.9 in
Headroom, Row 2 40.1 in 40.5 in -0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 59.5 in 61.9 in -2.4 in
Hip Room, Row 2 56.5 in 59.1 in -2.6 in
Legroom, Row 2 38.3 in 39.0 in -0.7 in
Headroom, Row 3 36.3 in 38.9 in -2.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3 55.0 in 54.6 in 0.4 in
Hip Room, Row 3 42.3 in 40.9 in 1.4 in
Legroom, Row 3 29.2 in 32.2 in -3 in
Total Legroom 110.7 in (over 3 rows) 113.5 in (over 3 rows) -2.8 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 10.3 ft3 18.2 ft3 -7.9 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 42.3 ft3 47.9 ft3 -5.6 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 95.4 ft3 87.8 ft3 7.6 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
 

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