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Toyota Highlander (2009) vs. Toyota 4Runner (2009) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2009 Toyota Highlander and 2009 Toyota 4Runner specs.

2009 Toyota Highlander and 2009 Toyota 4Runner Specifications

Model Year 2009 2009  
Model Toyota Highlander Toyota 4Runner  
Engine 3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
270 hp@6200
248 lb-ft@4700
4.7L V8
DOHC-4v
260 hp@5400
306 lb-ft@3400
 
Transmission 5-speed shiftable automatic 5-speed automatic  
Drivetrain FWD RWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 109.8 in 109.8 in 0 in
Length 188.4 in 189.2 in -0.8 in
Width 75.2 in 75.2 in 0 in
Height 68.1 in 69.3 in -1.2 in
Curb Weight 3979 lb. 4255 lb. -276 lb.
Fuel Capacity 19.2 gal. 23.0 gal. -3.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.6 in 39.7 in 0.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 59.7 in 58.0 in 1.7 in
Hip Room, Row 1 56.7 in 55.3 in 1.4 in
Legroom, Row 1 43.2 in 41.8 in 1.4 in
Headroom, Row 2 40.1 in 39.1 in 1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 59.5 in 57.2 in 2.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2 56.5 in 55.4 in 1.1 in
Legroom, Row 2 38.3 in 34.6 in 3.7 in
Headroom, Row 3 36.3 in 32.9 in 3.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3 55.0 in 56.7 in -1.7 in
Hip Room, Row 3 42.3 in 48.4 in -6.1 in
Legroom, Row 3 29.2 in 24.1 in 5.1 in
Total Legroom 110.7 in (over 3 rows) 100.5 in (over 3 rows) 10.2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 10.3 ft3 12.0 ft3 -1.7 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 42.3 ft3 36.6 ft3 5.7 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 95.4 ft3 75.1 ft3 20.3 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Toyota Highlander

2009 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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 2009 Toyota 4Runner

2009 Toyota 4Runner Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr SUV 236-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
not enough leg room see full Toyota 4Runner review
 
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