Model Year | 2010 | 2008 | |
Model | Toyota Highlander | GMC Yukon | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 Hybrid DOHC-4v 245 hp@6000 234 lb-ft@4800 |
6.0L V8 Hybrid OHV-2v 332 hp@5100 367 lb-ft@4100 |
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Transmission | CVT | 4-speed 2-mode automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | 4WD w/low range | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.8 in | 116.0 in | -6.2 in |
Length | 188.4 in | 202.0 in | -13.6 in |
Width | 75.2 in | 79.0 in | -3.8 in |
Height | 68.1 in | 76.9 in | -8.8 in |
Curb Weight | 4508 lb. | 5822 lb. | -1314 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.2 gal. | 26.0 gal. | -6.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 41.1 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.7 in | 65.3 in | -5.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 64.4 in | -7.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.2 in | 41.3 in | 1.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.1 in | 39.2 in | 0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.5 in | 65.2 in | -5.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 60.6 in | -4.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 39.0 in | -0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 36.3 in | 37.9 in | -1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 55.0 in | 61.7 in | -6.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 42.3 in | 49.1 in | -6.8 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 29.2 in | 25.6 in | 3.6 in |
Total Legroom | 110.7 in (over 3 rows) | 105.9 in (over 3 rows) | 4.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.3 ft3 | 16.9 ft3 | -6.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 42.3 ft3 | 60.3 ft3 | -18 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 95.4 ft3 | 108.9 ft3 | -13.5 ft3 |
2010 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUV 187-horsepower 2.7L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Lots of room in the second row, including seats that recline and move back & forth. Having the third row as an option for occasional use was really the deciding factor. see full Toyota Highlander review |
2010 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD |
Third row minimal legroom 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 |
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 |
2008 GMC Yukon Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV, ext. 320-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD |
The standard power seat offers unlimited seating positions. see full GMC Yukon review |