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2008 Toyota Highlander and 2016 Nissan Maxima Specifications
| Model Year | 2008 | 2016 | |
| Model | Toyota Highlander | Nissan Maxima | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 109.8 in | 109.3 in | 0.5 in |
| Length | 188.4 in | 192.8 in | -4.4 in |
| Width | 75.2 in | 73.2 in | 2 in |
| Height | 68.1 in | 56.5 in | 11.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 3979 lb. | 3471 lb. | 508 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 19.2 gal. | 18.0 gal. | 1.2 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 39.4 in | 1.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.7 in | 56.7 in | 3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 54.2 in | 2.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 43.2 in | 45.0 in | -1.8 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 40.1 in | 36.7 in | 3.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.5 in | 55.7 in | 3.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 53.5 in | 3 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 34.2 in | 4.1 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) | 79.2 in (over 2 rows) | 31.5 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.3 ft3 | 14.3 ft3 | -4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 42.3 ft3 | 14.3 | 28 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 95.4 ft3 | 14.3 ft3 | 81.1 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Toyota Highlander
| 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 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Nissan Maxima
| 2016 Nissan Maxima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2016 | Starting with the 2013 Altima and continuing with the 2015 Murano, the latest Nissans have had exceptionally comfortable front seats. The new Maxima's seats are based on the Altima's, but have some additional padding. While they don't feel as cushy and form-fitting to me as the Murano's, they're still more comfortable than the Acura TLX's front seats, which are themselves pretty good. The side bolsters are of similarly moderate size and aggressiveness in both cars, but the Maxima SR's Alcantara upholstery prevents sliding much better than the TLX's leather. see full Nissan Maxima review | |
| 2016 Nissan Maxima Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| If you need an especially roomy rear seat, then the Maxima isn't your best bet. The Nissan does have an inch or two more rear knee room than the Acura TLX, and about an inch more rear headroom than the Lincoln MKZ (perhaps enough for someone six-feet tall), but the LaCrosse, Azera, and Avalon offer enough rear seat space for adults to not only fit but stretch out. see full Nissan Maxima review | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Nissan Maxima
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