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2008 Toyota Highlander and 2009 Honda Odyssey Specifications
| Model Year | 2008 | 2009 | |
| Model | Toyota Highlander | Honda Odyssey | |
| Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 270 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
3.5L V6 OHC-4v 244 hp@5750 240 lb-ft@5000 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 109.8 in | 118.1 in | -8.3 in |
| Length | 188.4 in | 202.1 in | -13.7 in |
| Width | 75.2 in | 77.1 in | -1.9 in |
| Height | 68.1 in | 68.8 in | -0.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 3979 lb. | 4385 lb. | -406 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 19.2 gal. | 21.0 gal. | -1.8 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 40.9 in | -0.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.7 in | 63.5 in | -3.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 57.0 in | -0.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 43.2 in | 40.8 in | 2.4 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 40.1 in | 40.0 in | 0.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.5 in | 63.1 in | -3.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 64.4 in | -7.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 40.0 in | -1.7 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 36.3 in | 38.4 in | -2.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 55.0 in | 61.2 in | -6.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 42.3 in | 48.5 in | -6.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 29.2 in | 41.1 in | -11.9 in |
| Total Legroom | 110.7 in (over 3 rows) | 121.9 in (over 3 rows) | -11.2 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.3 ft3 | 38.4 ft3 | -28.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 42.3 ft3 | 91.1 ft3 | -48.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 95.4 ft3 | 147.4 ft3 | -52 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Toyota Highlander
| 2008 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 |
| 2008 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Honda Odyssey
| 2009 Honda Odyssey Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
Absolutely no complaints here. see full Honda Odyssey review |
| 2009 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
No complaints for the second row. Have never sat in the third row. see full Honda Odyssey review |
| 2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 241-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 5-speed automatic FWD |
Needed comfortable front seats for a large dad (@230) pounds and a tiny grandfather (@95 pounds, 4feet, 5 inches tall). These seats are the best for the comfort of such various sizes. see full Honda Odyssey review |
| 2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 241-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 5-speed automatic FWD |
Comfortable and roomy for adults and children alike. Wonderful for those long road trip to disney with the entire family. see full Honda Odyssey review |
| 2009 Honda Odyssey Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 0 | Just acceptable. see full Honda Odyssey review |
| 2010 | 0 | These seats kill both my wife and my back on long trips. see full Honda Odyssey review |
| 2009 | 0 | Why can't manufacturers make the passenger seat as comfortable with as many adjustments as the driver's side? see full Honda Odyssey review |
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