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2009 Toyota Highlander and 2013 Nissan Xterra Specifications
| Model Year | 2009 | 2013 | |
| Model | Toyota Highlander | Nissan Xterra | |
| Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 201 kW@6200 336 Nm@4700 |
4.0L V6 DOHC-4v 195 kW@5600 381 Nm@4000 |
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| 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 | 1,879 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Toyota Highlander
| 2009 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr SUV 187-horsepower 2.7L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Lots of room in the second row, including seats that recline and move back & forth. Having the third row as an option for occasional use was really the deciding factor. 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 | 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 |
| 2009 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 2013 Nissan Xterra
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2013 Nissan Xterra.
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