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Toyota Highlander (2008) vs. Nissan Xterra (2008) Specs

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

2008 Toyota Highlander and 2008 Nissan Xterra Specifications

Model Year 2008 2008  
Model Toyota Highlander Nissan Xterra  
Engine 3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
270 hp@6200
248 lb-ft@4700
4.0L V6
DOHC-4v
261 hp@5600
284 lb-ft@4000
 
Transmission 5-speed shiftable automatic 5-speed automatic  
Drivetrain FWD RWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,789 mm 2,700 mm 0 mm
Length 4,785 mm 4,539 mm 0 mm
Width 1,910 mm 1,849 mm 0 mm
Height 1,730 mm 1,902 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,805 kg 1,889 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 73 L 80 L -7 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,031 mm 1,013 mm 0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,516 mm 1,481 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,440 mm 1,420 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,097 mm 1,077 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 1,019 mm 998 mm -997 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,511 mm 1,481 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,435 mm 1,171 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 973 mm 874 mm 99 mm
Headroom, Row 3 922 mm 0 mm 922 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 3 1,397 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Hip Room, Row 3 1,074 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Legroom, Row 3 742 mm 0 mm 742 mm
Total Legroom 2,812 mm (over 3 rows) 1,951 mm (over 2 rows) 1 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 292 L 997 L -705 L
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 1,198 L 35.2 -34.2 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 2,701 L 1,860 L 1 L

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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
 

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