Model Year | 2009 | 2008 | |
Model | Toyota Highlander | Toyota Sienna | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 270 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 266 hp@6200 245 lb-ft@4700 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.8 in | 119.3 in | -9.5 in |
Length | 188.4 in | 200.0 in | -11.6 in |
Width | 75.2 in | 77.4 in | -2.2 in |
Height | 68.1 in | 68.9 in | -0.8 in |
Curb Weight | 4178 lb. | 4398 lb. | -220 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.2 gal. | 20.0 gal. | -0.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 42.0 in | -1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.7 in | 63.8 in | -4.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 58.4 in | -1.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.2 in | 42.9 in | 0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.1 in | 40.2 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.5 in | 64.9 in | -5.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 67.5 in | -11 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 39.6 in | -1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 36.3 in | 38.1 in | -1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 55.0 in | 61.1 in | -6.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 42.3 in | 51.8 in | -9.5 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 29.2 in | 39.5 in | -10.3 in |
Total Legroom | 110.7 in (over 3 rows) | 122 in (over 3 rows) | -11.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.3 ft3 | 43.6 ft3 | -33.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 42.3 ft3 | 94.5 ft3 | -52.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 95.4 ft3 | 148.9 ft3 | -53.5 ft3 |
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 |
2008 Toyota Sienna Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 266-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Room for all the kids, friends, and cargo see full Toyota Sienna review |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 266-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
With three children having ample rear seat space was very important to us. With the tri zone air system makes it comfortable for them as well. see full Toyota Sienna review |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 266-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
plenty of space and comfortable seats see full Toyota Sienna review |
2008 Toyota Sienna Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 266-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
The passenger side does not have 8 way power seat controls. see full Toyota Sienna review |