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Toyota Highlander (2008) vs. Hyundai Tucson (2008) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2008 Toyota Highlander and 2008 Hyundai Tucson specs.

2008 Toyota Highlander and 2008 Hyundai Tucson Specifications

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

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Toyota Highlander

2008 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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 2008 Hyundai Tucson

2008 Hyundai Tucson Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.7L V6
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Plenty of leg room. see full Hyundai Tucson review
 
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