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Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | |
Model | Toyota Highlander | Hyundai Tucson | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,789 mm | 2,629 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,785 mm | 4,326 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,910 mm | 1,796 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,730 mm | 1,679 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,805 kg | 1,470 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 73 L | 58 L | 15 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,031 mm | 1,024 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,516 mm | 1,438 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,440 mm | 1,331 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,097 mm | 1,069 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,019 mm | 986 mm | -985 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,511 mm | 1,430 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,435 mm | 1,300 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 973 mm | 945 mm | 28 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 922 mm | 0 mm | 922 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,397 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,074 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 742 mm | 0 mm | 742 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,812 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,014 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 292 L | 643 L | -351 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,198 L | 22.7 | -21.7 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,701 L | 1,855 L | 1 L |
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 |
2008 Hyundai Tucson Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Plenty of leg room. see full Hyundai Tucson review |