Model Year | 2007 | 2009 | |
Model | Toyota Highlander | Mitsubishi Eclipse | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.9 in | 101.4 in | 5.5 in |
Length | 184.6 in | 180.4 in | 4.2 in |
Width | 71.9 in | 72.2 in | -0.3 in |
Height | 67.9 in | 53.5 in | 14.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3516 lb. | 3263 lb. | 253 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.1 gal. | 17.7 gal. | 1.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 38.5 in | 1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.9 in | 54.2 in | 3.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.1 in | 53.7 in | 1.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 42.8 in | -2.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 34.6 in | 5.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.0 in | 51.2 in | 5.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.9 in | 44.4 in | 10.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 29.2 in | 7.2 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) | 72 in (over 2 rows) | 35.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.5 ft3 | 15.7 ft3 | -5.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 39.7 ft3 | 15.7 | 24 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 80.6 ft3 | 15.7 ft3 | 64.9 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 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse.