Toyota Highlander (2020) vs. GMC Acadia (2008) Specs

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2020 Toyota Highlander and 2008 GMC Acadia Specifications

Model Year	2020	2008
Model	Toyota Highlander	GMC Acadia
Engine	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 295 hp@6600 263 lb-ft@4700	3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 275 hp@6600 251 lb-ft@3200
Transmission	8-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	112.2 in	118.9 in	-6.7 in
Length	194.9 in	200.7 in	-5.8 in
Width	76.0 in	78.2 in	-2.2 in
Height	68.1 in	72.8 in	-4.7 in
Curb Weight	4330 lb.	4936 lb.	-606 lb.
Fuel Capacity	17.9 gal.	22.0 gal.	-4.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	41.2 in	40.4 in	0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	59.0 in	61.9 in	-2.9 in
Hip Room, Row 1	57.2 in	57.8 in	-0.6 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.0 in	41.3 in	0.7 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.4 in	39.3 in	0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	58.7 in	61.1 in	-2.4 in
Hip Room, Row 2	57.0 in	57.9 in	-0.9 in
Legroom, Row 2	41.0 in	36.9 in	4.1 in
Headroom, Row 3	36.1 in	38.4 in	-2.3 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	110.7 in (over 3 rows)	111.4 in (over 3 rows)	-0.7 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	16.0 ft³	19.7 ft³	-3.7 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	48.4 ft³	69.0 ft³	-20.6 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	84.3 ft³	117.0 ft³	-32.7 ft³

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2020 Toyota Highlander

2020 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	With each redesign (for 2008, 2014, and 2020) Toyota has enlarged the Highlander, yet the crossover's third-row seat remains uncomforably low and tight. For adults to be even passably comfortable in the way-back the second row must be slid forward, rendering legroom there also marginal. Some three-row crossovers have much roomier and more comfortable third-row seats. But if you want to be able to squeeze in eight people, Highlanders with a second-row bench can do this. Because they have significantly narrower third-row seats, the Ford Explorer and Kia Sorento cannot fit three people back there even in a pinch, so in hybrid form the former has a maximum capacity of seven people and the latter only six. (The Sorento PHEV will be able to seat seven.) This noted, if you want your adult passengers to have plenty of room, the practical capacity of each is four people. see full Toyota Highlander review

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2020 Toyota Highlander

2020 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

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 GMC Acadia

2008 GMC Acadia Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
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	Since this is our family hauler, it needed to accommodate 5 people, with enough space between 3 kids to keep long trips bearable. Adults can sit comfortably in the third row. see full GMC Acadia review
2008	4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	3rd row is big enough for adults, leg room & head room, comfortable bench seat; 2nd row captains chairs were an option that I chose; easy to get around 2nd row and into 3rd row. I believe the Acadia was 11" longer than the Toyota Highlander. see full GMC Acadia review
2008	4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Captain chairs makes it easier to bring the dog on long trips. see full GMC Acadia review
2008	4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Third row seating actually is practical. 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
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	Best 3rd row leg room in its class. Smart slide seats provide easy access to 3rd row see full GMC Acadia review

2008 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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