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Toyota Highlander (2020) vs. Nissan Maxima (2008) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2020 Toyota Highlander and 2008 Nissan Maxima specs.

2020 Toyota Highlander and 2008 Nissan Maxima Specifications

Model Year 2020 2008  
Model Toyota Highlander Nissan Maxima  
Engine 3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
295 hp@6600
263 lb-ft@4700
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
255 hp@6000
252 lb-ft@4400
 
Transmission 8-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed shiftable CVT  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 112.2 in 111.2 in 1 in
Length 194.9 in 193.5 in 1.4 in
Width 76.0 in 71.7 in 4.3 in
Height 68.1 in 58.3 in 9.8 in
Curb Weight 4145 lb. 3579 lb. 566 lb.
Fuel Capacity 17.9 gal. 20.0 gal. -2.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 41.2 in 40.1 in 1.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 59.0 in 57.9 in 1.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1 57.2 in 53.5 in 3.7 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.0 in 43.9 in -1.9 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.4 in 37.3 in 2.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 58.7 in 56.5 in 2.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2 57.0 in 54.8 in 2.2 in
Legroom, Row 2 41.0 in 36.5 in 4.5 in
Headroom, Row 3 36.1 in 0.0 in 36.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3 55.0 in 0.0 in 55 in
Hip Room, Row 3 45.6 in 0.0 in 45.6 in
Legroom, Row 3 27.7 in 0.0 in 27.7 in
Total Legroom 110.7 in (over 3 rows) 80.4 in (over 2 rows) 30.3 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 16.0 ft3 15.5 ft3 0.5 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 48.4 ft3 15.5 32.9 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 84.3 ft3 15.5 ft3 68.8 ft3

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2020 Toyota Highlander

2020 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
With each redesign (for 2008, 2014, and 2020) Toyota has enlarged the Highlander, yet the crossover's third-row seat remains uncomforably low and tight. For adults to be even passably comfortable in the way-back the second row must be slid forward, rendering legroom there also marginal. Some three-row crossovers have much roomier and more comfortable third-row seats. But if you want to be able to squeeze in eight people, Highlanders with a second-row bench can do this. Because they have significantly narrower third-row seats, the Ford Explorer and Kia Sorento cannot fit three people back there even in a pinch, so in hybrid form the former has a maximum capacity of seven people and the latter only six. (The Sorento PHEV will be able to seat seven.) This noted, if you want your adult passengers to have plenty of room, the practical capacity of each is four people. see full Toyota Highlander review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2020 Toyota Highlander

2020 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2020 4dr SUV 295-horsepower 3.5L V6
8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
The 3rd row seating is just not for adults at all, and I'm not certain that children would be easy to fit back there as well. I'm not sure what Toyota was thinking, even making the 2020 longer didn't make any difference at all. My one complaint is it is just TOO SMALL! see full Toyota Highlander review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Nissan Maxima

2008 Nissan Maxima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
Bucket seats hold you in around corners - very supportive. Telescopic steering wheel and power seats ensure you get a great driving position. Both seats and steering wheel are heated. Dual climate control great for passengers. see full Nissan Maxima review
2009 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
It fits everywhere. On a recent trip, I drove all day and was never "seat tired". see full Nissan Maxima review
2009 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
Adjustable everything! Air conditioned driver seat a huge consideration. see full Nissan Maxima review
2008 Nissan Maxima Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
My tall friends hit there heads on the roofline, they are over 6 foot see full Nissan Maxima review
2009 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
The rear seat of the 7th gen Maxima is slightly smaller than that of the 6th gen Maxima. Still fairly roomy, but slightly smaller. This is understandable because of the major styling change, and the conversion from 'near luxury family sedan' back to 'near luxury family sedan with a sporty edge' that took place between these generations. see full Nissan Maxima review
 
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