Model Year | 2007 | 2008 | |
Model | Toyota Highlander | Honda Element | |
Engine | 3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 215 hp@5600 222 lb-ft@3600 |
2.4L I4 OHC-4v 166 hp@5500 161 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.9 in | 101.4 in | 5.5 in |
Length | 184.6 in | 169.3 in | 15.3 in |
Width | 71.9 in | 71.5 in | 0.4 in |
Height | 67.9 in | 70.4 in | -2.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3935 lb. | 3645 lb. | 290 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.1 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 3.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 43.3 in | -3.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.9 in | 57.1 in | 0.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.1 in | 55.0 in | 0.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 41.0 in | -0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 38.0 in | 1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.0 in | 52.2 in | 4.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.9 in | 47.6 in | 7.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 39.1 in | -2.7 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 32.3 in | 0.0 in | 32.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 53.2 in | 0.0 in | 53.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 39.8 in | 0.0 in | 39.8 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 30.2 in | 0.0 in | 30.2 in |
Total Legroom | 107.3 in (over 3 rows) | 80.1 in (over 2 rows) | 27.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.5 ft3 | 26.0 ft3 | -15.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 39.7 ft3 | 26.0 | 13.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 80.6 ft3 | 77.1 ft3 | 3.5 ft3 |
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 2008 Honda Element.