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2008 Toyota Highlander and 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan Specifications
| Model Year | 2008 | 2017 | |
| Model | Toyota Highlander | Volkswagen Tiguan | |
| Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 270 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1700 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,789 mm | 2,604 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,785 mm | 4,432 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,910 mm | 1,808 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,730 mm | 1,666 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,895 kg | 1,629 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 73 L | 64 L | 9 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,031 mm | 993 mm | -992 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,516 mm | 1,427 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,440 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,097 mm | 1,019 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 1,019 mm | 991 mm | -990 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,511 mm | 1,397 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,435 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 973 mm | 909 mm | 64 mm |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 922 mm | 0 mm | 922 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,397 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,074 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 742 mm | 0 mm | 742 mm |
| Total Legroom | 2,812 mm (over 3 rows) | 1,928 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 292 L | 674 L | -382 L |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,198 L | 23.8 | -22.8 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,701 L | 1,589 L | 1 L |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Toyota Highlander
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan.
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