Model Year | 2008 | 2010 | |
Model | Toyota Highlander | Mitsubishi Eclipse | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 270 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
3.8L V6 OHC-4v 265 hp@5750 262 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.8 in | 101.4 in | 8.4 in |
Length | 188.4 in | 180.4 in | 8 in |
Width | 75.2 in | 72.2 in | 3 in |
Height | 68.1 in | 53.5 in | 14.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3979 lb. | 3609 lb. | 370 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.2 gal. | 17.7 gal. | 1.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 38.5 in | 2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.7 in | 54.2 in | 5.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 53.7 in | 3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.2 in | 42.8 in | 0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.1 in | 34.6 in | 5.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.5 in | 51.2 in | 8.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 44.4 in | 12.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 29.2 in | 9.1 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 36.3 in | 0.0 in | 36.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 55.0 in | 0.0 in | 55 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 42.3 in | 0.0 in | 42.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 29.2 in | 0.0 in | 29.2 in |
Total Legroom | 110.7 in (over 3 rows) | 72 in (over 2 rows) | 38.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.3 ft3 | 15.7 ft3 | -5.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 42.3 ft3 | 15.7 | 26.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 95.4 ft3 | 15.7 ft3 | 79.7 ft3 |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2010 Mitsubishi Eclipse.