| Model Year | 2008 | 2025 | |
| Model | Toyota Highlander | Toyota bZ4X | |
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| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 109.8 in | 112.2 in | -2.4 in |
| Length | 188.4 in | 184.6 in | 3.8 in |
| Width | 75.2 in | 73.2 in | 2 in |
| Height | 68.1 in | 65.0 in | 3.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 3979 lb. | 4266 lb. | -287 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 19.2 gal. | 0.0 gal. | 19.2 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 38.6 in | 2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.7 in | 57.8 in | 1.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 54.4 in | 2.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 43.2 in | 42.1 in | 1.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 40.1 in | 37.1 in | 3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.5 in | 56.0 in | 3.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 44.8 in | 11.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 35.3 in | 3 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 36.3 in | 0.0 in | 36.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 55.0 in | 0.0 in | 55 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 42.3 in | 0.0 in | 42.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 29.2 in | 0.0 in | 29.2 in |
| Total Legroom | 110.7 in (over 3 rows) | 77.4 in (over 2 rows) | 33.3 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.3 ft3 | 27.7 ft3 | -17.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 42.3 ft3 | 27.7 | 14.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 95.4 ft3 | 56.9 ft3 | 38.5 ft3 |
| 2008 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 |
| 2008 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2025 Toyota bZ4X.