Model Year | 2008 | 2007 | |
Model | Toyota Highlander | Volkswagen Touareg | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 270 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
4.2L V8 DOHC-4v 350 hp@6800 324 lb-ft@3500 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD w/low range | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.8 in | 112.4 in | -2.6 in |
Length | 188.4 in | 187.2 in | 1.2 in |
Width | 75.2 in | 75.9 in | -0.7 in |
Height | 68.1 in | 68.0 in | 0.1 in |
Curb Weight | 4178 lb. | 5254 lb. | -1076 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.2 gal. | 26.4 gal. | -7.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 38.7 in | 1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.7 in | 57.7 in | 2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 0.0 in | 56.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.2 in | 41.3 in | 1.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.1 in | 38.3 in | 1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.5 in | 57.4 in | 2.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 0.0 in | 56.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 35.6 in | 2.7 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) | 76.9 in (over 2 rows) | 33.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.3 ft3 | 31.0 ft3 | -20.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 42.3 ft3 | 31.0 | 11.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 95.4 ft3 | 71.0 ft3 | 24.4 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 |
2007 Volkswagen Touareg Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr SUV 310-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range |
The front seats in a Touareg are on par with the best seats from Mercedes and BMW. My back hates driving long distances, but you can drive this car till your eyes are crossed. Your butt and back never tire from these seats. see full Volkswagen Touareg review |