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Toyota Highlander (2008) vs. Kia Sorento (2019) Specs

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2008 Toyota Highlander and 2019 Kia Sorento Specifications

Model Year 2008 2019  
Model Toyota Highlander Kia Sorento  
Engine 3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
201 kW@6200
336 Nm@4700
3.3L V6
DOHC-4v
216 kW@6400
342 Nm@5200
 
Transmission 5-speed shiftable automatic 8-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,789 mm 2,779 mm 0 mm
Length 4,785 mm 4,801 mm 0 mm
Width 1,910 mm 1,890 mm 0 mm
Height 1,730 mm 1,689 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,895 kg 1,910 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 73 L 71 L 2 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,031 mm 1,003 mm 0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,516 mm 1,501 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,440 mm 1,440 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,097 mm 1,046 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 1,019 mm 998 mm -997 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,511 mm 1,473 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,435 mm 1,433 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 973 mm 1,001 mm 972 mm
Headroom, Row 3 922 mm 922 mm 0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 3 1,397 mm 1,341 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 3 1,074 mm 1,052 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 3 742 mm 805 mm -63 mm
Total Legroom 2,812 mm (over 3 rows) 2,852 mm (over 3 rows) 0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 292 L 320 L -28 L
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 1,198 L 1,076 L 0 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 2,701 L 2,067 L 0 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
 

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