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2014 Toyota Highlander and 2009 GMC Acadia Specifications
| Model Year | 2014 | 2009 | |
| Model | Toyota Highlander | GMC Acadia | |
| Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 270 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 288 hp@6300 270 lb-ft@3400 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 109.8 in | 118.9 in | -9.1 in |
| Length | 191.1 in | 200.7 in | -9.6 in |
| Width | 75.8 in | 78.2 in | -2.4 in |
| Height | 68.1 in | 72.8 in | -4.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 4454 lb. | 4936 lb. | -482 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 19.2 gal. | 22.0 gal. | -2.8 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 40.4 in | 0.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.3 in | 61.9 in | -2.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.2 in | 57.8 in | -0.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 44.2 in | 41.3 in | 2.9 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.9 in | 39.3 in | 0.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.6 in | 61.1 in | -1.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.1 in | 57.9 in | -0.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 38.4 in | 36.9 in | 1.5 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 35.9 in | 38.4 in | -2.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 55.0 in | 57.8 in | -2.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 45.6 in | 48.3 in | -2.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 27.7 in | 33.2 in | -5.5 in |
| Total Legroom | 110.3 in (over 3 rows) | 111.4 in (over 3 rows) | -1.1 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.8 ft3 | 19.7 ft3 | -5.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 42.3 ft3 | 69.0 ft3 | -26.7 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.7 ft3 | 117.0 ft3 | -33.3 ft3 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Toyota Highlander
| 2014 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| Toyota replaced the 2013 Highlander's rear struts with control arms to enable a three-inch-wider third-row seat, and then used the extra space to cram in a third seating position. So if you need seats for eight people, only the Highlander will do in this threesome. A top-of-the-line Santa Fe only seats six. Other eight-pass options include the Honda Pilot and GM's large crossovers. But those three people best be small, as the Highlander doesn't have nearly as much rear legroom as the Pathfinder or the Santa Fe. To fit children of even middling size in the third row it's necessary to slide the second row well forward. The second row seat cushion is mounted too low for adult comfort. The Nissan's second row suffers from a similar shortcoming, but the Hyundai's does not. see full Toyota Highlander review | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Toyota Highlander
| 2014 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2013 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Perfect for two car seats. Really neat trick - the middle seat for the 2nd row rolls up into the center console. I did not remove it nor attempt to sit in it but that does make the 3rd row more likely to be used for those with car seats. I did not attempt to sit in the 3rd row (looked at it before folding into the floor for cargo space for the entire trip) so cannot opine on it. Use at your own risk. see full Toyota Highlander review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 GMC Acadia
| 2009 GMC Acadia Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr SUV 288-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Better 2nd & 3rd row comfort than the Honda Minivan (this is to be a daily driver for a family with 4 kids under 10) see full GMC Acadia review |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 288-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Lots of head room for tall folks. Comfortable seats. Lots of knee room. see full GMC Acadia review |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 288-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Power seats have versatile adjustments. Thigh support is better than some compact SUVs that I compared. Tilt and telescoping steering wheel is flexible for driving position. see full GMC Acadia review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Best 3rd row leg room in its class. Smart slide seats provide easy access to 3rd row see full GMC Acadia review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Two middle row captains chairs are great. Third row seats work well for smaller adults. see full GMC Acadia review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Plenty of room for a 6 foot person see full GMC Acadia review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
good confort see full GMC Acadia review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Plenty of legroom, seat has many adjustment. see full GMC Acadia review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
There are very few SUVs that can seat 7 VERY comfortably that are not HUGE suburban type SUVs. We are very pleased that the 3rd row can truly seat 3 adults with no issues. I love that I can still load it up at Costco by folding the 3rd seat down! see full GMC Acadia review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Love how comfy it is-- heated seats, (though I would have loved the 2009 A/C seats on my 2008-- boo hoo!), all the controls-- love the music controls on the steering wheel. see full GMC Acadia review |
| 2009 GMC Acadia Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Have taken this car on long trips, 14 hours of driving, multiple days in a row. The front seats are ok but not very comfortable. It's even tiring for the passenger. see full GMC Acadia review |
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