Toyota Highlander (2008) vs. Nissan Murano (2016) Specs

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2008 Toyota Highlander and 2016 Nissan Murano Specifications

Model Year	2008	2016
Model	Toyota Highlander	Nissan Murano
Engine	3.3L V6 Hybrid DOHC-4v 209 hp@5600 212 lb-ft@3600	supercharged 2.5L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 230 hp@5600 243 lb-ft@3600
Transmission	CVT	7-speed shiftable CVT
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	109.8 in	111.2 in	-1.4 in
Length	188.4 in	192.8 in	-4.4 in
Width	75.2 in	75.4 in	-0.2 in
Height	68.1 in	66.6 in	1.5 in
Curb Weight	4508 lb.	4145 lb.	363 lb.
Fuel Capacity	19.2 gal.	19.0 gal.	0.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.6 in	39.9 in	0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	59.7 in	59.6 in	0.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1	56.7 in	54.8 in	1.9 in
Legroom, Row 1	43.2 in	43.6 in	-0.4 in
Headroom, Row 2	40.1 in	39.8 in	0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	59.5 in	58.8 in	0.7 in
Hip Room, Row 2	56.5 in	55.2 in	1.3 in
Legroom, Row 2	38.3 in	38.7 in	-0.4 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)	82.3 in (over 2 rows)	28.4 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	10.3 ft³	39.6 ft³	-29.3 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	42.3 ft³	39.6	2.7 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	95.4 ft³	69.9 ft³	25.5 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

2016 Nissan Murano Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2015	I nearly ranked the new Nissan Murano's front seats ahead of its styling as reasons to buy one. With form-fitting contours and cushy-yet-supportive construction "inspired by NASA," they're that good. I wasn't able to drive the Murano all day, but felt like I easily could have. The 2015 Ford Edge's driver seat didn't initially strike me as especially comfortable. It felt flatter and less luxurious than that in the Nissan. But over the course of my test drive it seemed to fit and support me better and better. By the end it seemed very comfortable, yet still not quite as good as the Nissan's. The Edge Titanium's seats have a sportier appearance and shape than the SEL's, and might provide more lateral support. see full Nissan Murano review

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