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Toyota Highlander (2008) vs. Nissan Versa (2012) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2008 Toyota Highlander and 2012 Nissan Versa specs.

2008 Toyota Highlander and 2012 Nissan Versa Specifications

Model Year 2008 2012  
Model Toyota Highlander Nissan Versa  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr Hatch  
      Difference
Wheelbase 109.8 in 102.4 in 7.4 in
Length 188.4 in 169.1 in 19.3 in
Width 75.2 in 66.7 in 8.5 in
Height 68.1 in 60.4 in 7.7 in
Curb Weight 3979 lb. 2722 lb. 1257 lb.
Fuel Capacity 19.2 gal. 13.2 gal. 6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.6 in 40.6 in 0 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 59.7 in 53.5 in 6.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1 56.7 in 48.8 in 7.9 in
Legroom, Row 1 43.2 in 41.4 in 1.8 in
Headroom, Row 2 40.1 in 38.3 in 1.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 59.5 in 50.7 in 8.8 in
Hip Room, Row 2 56.5 in 47.2 in 9.3 in
Legroom, Row 2 38.3 in 38.0 in 0.3 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) 79.4 in (over 2 rows) 31.3 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 10.3 ft3 17.8 ft3 -7.5 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 42.3 ft3 17.8 24.5 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 95.4 ft3 50.4 ft3 45 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Toyota Highlander

2008 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Nissan Versa

2012 Nissan Versa Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2013 4dr Sedan 109-horsepower 1.6L I4
5-speed manual FWD
Even with the front seats slid all the way back, this car still has more room than almost any other car -- almost as much room as a BMW 780IL. see full Nissan Versa review
2012 4dr Sedan 109-horsepower 1.6L I4
CVT FWD
Only subcompact we test drove that could actually fit four adults. More rear leg room than many midsize cars. see full Nissan Versa review
2011 4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.8L I4
6-speed manual FWD
The seats were ample, and well supported. In my last two cars (a Corolla and a Legacy) I needed a lumbar cushion, but not in the Versa. The seat bottoms also supported my thighs for enough of their length for comfort. see full Nissan Versa review
2012 Nissan Versa Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2013 4dr Sedan 109-horsepower 1.6L I4
5-speed manual FWD
When I bought the car, I laid the seat down all the way to make sure it would be comfortable enough to nap on.  It is, but it's slightly more comfortable if the car is parked on an incline because the seat doesn't quite go down completely flat... although come to think of it I haven't tried raising the seat height with the lever then setting the seat back.  Anyway, the passenger side doesn't have a seat height adjustment lever and it doesn't quite make a 180% flat angle either. see full Nissan Versa review
 
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