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Toyota Highlander (2008) vs. Toyota Highlander (2019) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2008 Toyota Highlander and 2019 Toyota Highlander specs.

2008 Toyota Highlander and 2019 Toyota Highlander Specifications

Model Year 2008 2019  
Model Toyota Highlander Toyota Highlander  
Engine 3.3L V6 Hybrid
DOHC-4v
209 hp@5600
212 lb-ft@3600
3.5L V6 Hybrid
DOHC-4v
257 hp@257
245 lb-ft@4800
 
Transmission CVT CVT  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 109.8 in 109.8 in 0 in
Length 188.4 in 192.5 in -4.1 in
Width 75.2 in 75.8 in -0.6 in
Height 68.1 in 68.1 in 0 in
Curb Weight 4508 lb. 4825 lb. -317 lb.
Fuel Capacity 19.2 gal. 19.2 gal. 0 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.6 in 40.7 in -0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 59.7 in 59.3 in 0.4 in
Hip Room, Row 1 56.7 in 57.2 in -0.5 in
Legroom, Row 1 43.2 in 44.2 in -1 in
Headroom, Row 2 40.1 in 39.9 in 0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 59.5 in 59.6 in -0.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2 56.5 in 57.1 in -0.6 in
Legroom, Row 2 38.3 in 38.4 in -0.1 in
Headroom, Row 3 36.3 in 35.9 in 0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3 55.0 in 55.0 in 0 in
Hip Room, Row 3 42.3 in 45.6 in -3.3 in
Legroom, Row 3 29.2 in 27.7 in 1.5 in
Total Legroom 110.7 in (over 3 rows) 110.3 in (over 3 rows) 0.4 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 10.3 ft3 13.8 ft3 -3.5 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 42.3 ft3 42.3 ft3 0 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 95.4 ft3 83.7 ft3 11.7 ft3

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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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2019 Toyota Highlander

2019 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
2018 4dr SUV 295-horsepower 3.5L V6
8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
3rd row seat is midget sized. Claiming that the Highlander is an 8-passenger vehicle is a lie. It's either 5 normal-sized people, or Snow White and the 7 dwarfs. There is no way you can accommodate 8 normal-sized people comfortably in this car. see full Toyota Highlander review
 
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