Model Year | 2007 | 2008 | |
Model | Toyota Highlander | Toyota Avalon | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.9 in | 111.0 in | -4.1 in |
Length | 184.6 in | 197.2 in | -12.6 in |
Width | 71.9 in | 72.8 in | -0.9 in |
Height | 67.9 in | 58.5 in | 9.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3516 lb. | 3495 lb. | 21 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.1 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 0.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 38.8 in | 1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.9 in | 59.4 in | -1.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.1 in | 55.8 in | -0.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 41.3 in | -0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 37.5 in | 2.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.0 in | 58.2 in | -1.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.9 in | 56.2 in | -1.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 40.9 in | -4.5 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 32.3 in | 0.0 in | 32.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 53.2 in | 0.0 in | 53.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 39.8 in | 0.0 in | 39.8 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 30.2 in | 0.0 in | 30.2 in |
Total Legroom | 107.3 in (over 3 rows) | 82.2 in (over 2 rows) | 25.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.5 ft3 | 14.4 ft3 | -3.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 39.7 ft3 | 14.4 | 25.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 80.6 ft3 | 14.4 ft3 | 66.2 ft3 |
2007 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2006 | 4dr SUV 215-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Ease of entry and exit and the spacious leg room. see full Toyota Highlander review |
2007 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2008 Toyota Avalon Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Limo like rear seat that actually reclines. see full Toyota Avalon review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Plenty of room. see full Toyota Avalon review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Very adequate as is the back see full Toyota Avalon review |
2008 Toyota Avalon Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Seats are too short. Toyota seats are generally not comfortable, but for a car in this price range I would have expected better. see full Toyota Avalon review |