Model Year | 2007 | 2009 | |
Model | Toyota Land Cruiser | Toyota Highlander | |
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Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 109.8 in | 2.4 in |
Length | 192.5 in | 188.4 in | 4.1 in |
Width | 76.4 in | 75.2 in | 1.2 in |
Height | 73.2 in | 68.1 in | 5.1 in |
Curb Weight | 5390 lb. | 3847 lb. | 1543 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 25.4 gal. | 19.2 gal. | 6.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.2 in | 40.6 in | -1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 62.4 in | 59.7 in | 2.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 58.6 in | 56.7 in | 1.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 43.2 in | -0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 40.1 in | -1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.2 in | 59.5 in | 1.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.9 in | 56.5 in | 1.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.3 in | 38.3 in | -4 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 36.4 in | 36.3 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 61.2 in | 55.0 in | 6.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 56.3 in | 42.3 in | 14 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 27.3 in | 29.2 in | -1.9 in |
Total Legroom | 103.9 in (over 3 rows) | 110.7 in (over 3 rows) | -6.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 20.8 ft3 | 10.3 ft3 | 10.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 39.2 ft3 | 42.3 ft3 | -3.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 90.8 ft3 | 95.4 ft3 | -4.6 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser.
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 |