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Toyota Highlander (2020) vs. Toyota 4Runner (2008) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2020 Toyota Highlander and 2008 Toyota 4Runner specs.

2020 Toyota Highlander and 2008 Toyota 4Runner Specifications

Model Year 2020 2008  
Model Toyota Highlander Toyota 4Runner  
Engine 3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
295 hp@6600
263 lb-ft@4700
4.7L V8
DOHC-4v
260 hp@5400
306 lb-ft@3400
 
Transmission 8-speed shiftable automatic 5-speed automatic  
Drivetrain AWD AWD w/low range  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 112.2 in 109.8 in 2.4 in
Length 194.9 in 189.2 in 5.7 in
Width 76.0 in 75.2 in 0.8 in
Height 68.1 in 69.3 in -1.2 in
Curb Weight 4330 lb. 4505 lb. -175 lb.
Fuel Capacity 17.9 gal. 23.0 gal. -5.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 41.2 in 39.7 in 1.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 59.0 in 58.0 in 1 in
Hip Room, Row 1 57.2 in 55.3 in 1.9 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.0 in 41.8 in 0.2 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.4 in 39.1 in 0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 58.7 in 57.2 in 1.5 in
Hip Room, Row 2 57.0 in 55.4 in 1.6 in
Legroom, Row 2 41.0 in 34.6 in 6.4 in
Headroom, Row 3 36.1 in 32.9 in 3.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3 55.0 in 56.7 in -1.7 in
Hip Room, Row 3 45.6 in 48.4 in -2.8 in
Legroom, Row 3 27.7 in 24.1 in 3.6 in
Total Legroom 110.7 in (over 3 rows) 100.5 in (over 3 rows) 10.2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 16.0 ft3 12.0 ft3 4 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 48.4 ft3 36.6 ft3 11.8 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 84.3 ft3 75.1 ft3 9.2 ft3

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2020 Toyota Highlander

2020 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
With each redesign (for 2008, 2014, and 2020) Toyota has enlarged the Highlander, yet the crossover's third-row seat remains uncomforably low and tight. For adults to be even passably comfortable in the way-back the second row must be slid forward, rendering legroom there also marginal. Some three-row crossovers have much roomier and more comfortable third-row seats. But if you want to be able to squeeze in eight people, Highlanders with a second-row bench can do this. Because they have significantly narrower third-row seats, the Ford Explorer and Kia Sorento cannot fit three people back there even in a pinch, so in hybrid form the former has a maximum capacity of seven people and the latter only six. (The Sorento PHEV will be able to seat seven.) This noted, if you want your adult passengers to have plenty of room, the practical capacity of each is four people. see full Toyota Highlander review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2020 Toyota Highlander

2020 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2020 4dr SUV 295-horsepower 3.5L V6
8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
The 3rd row seating is just not for adults at all, and I'm not certain that children would be easy to fit back there as well. I'm not sure what Toyota was thinking, even making the 2020 longer didn't make any difference at all. My one complaint is it is just TOO SMALL! see full Toyota Highlander review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Toyota 4Runner

2008 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
2007 4dr SUV 236-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
This is a vehicle designed for people 5 fett 11 inches and under - no two ways about it. If you are 5 feel 11 or over you will not enjoy this truck. see full Toyota 4Runner review
2007 4dr SUV 236-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
The consequence of reducing overall height while maintaining trail worthy obstacle clearance is a relatively low to floor seating position more attune to sedans. Seats are comfortable though even for a big framed person. see full Toyota 4Runner review
2007 4dr SUV 236-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
Seat position low to floor leaves you sitting with a knee high position. Seats itself are comfortable, but there is no space for your feet under the front seats. All floor surfaces are almost flat though considering it truck roots. see full Toyota 4Runner review
2007 4dr SUV 236-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
Not a power seat. Cannot get it into an optimum adjustment. see full Toyota 4Runner review
2007 4dr SUV 236-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic RWD
No third row, cargo space small see full Toyota 4Runner review
 
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