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Toyota RAV4 (2006) vs. Toyota Highlander (2008) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2006 Toyota RAV4 and 2008 Toyota Highlander specs.

2006 Toyota RAV4 and 2008 Toyota Highlander Specifications

Model Year 2006 2008  
Model Toyota RAV4 Toyota Highlander  
Engine 3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
269 hp@6200
246 lb-ft@4700
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
270 hp@6200
248 lb-ft@4700
 
Transmission 5-speed automatic 5-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,659 mm 2,789 mm 0 mm
Length 4,600 mm 4,785 mm 0 mm
Width 1,816 mm 1,910 mm 0 mm
Height 1,684 mm 1,730 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,658 kg 1,895 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 60 L 73 L -13 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,036 mm 1,031 mm 0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,450 mm 1,516 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,367 mm 1,440 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,062 mm 1,097 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 1,008 mm 1,019 mm 0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,405 mm 1,511 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,331 mm 1,435 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 973 mm 973 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 3 945 mm 922 mm 23 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 3 1,336 mm 1,397 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 3 1,100 mm 1,074 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 3 762 mm 742 mm 20 mm
Total Legroom 2,797 mm (over 3 rows) 2,812 mm (over 3 rows) 0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 348 L 292 L 56 L
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 1,053 L 1,198 L 0 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 2,067 L 2,701 L 0 L

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Toyota RAV4

2006 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
Seat fits. Bottom long enough to support legs. Molded to body style. Not flat and short. Noticeably better feel to seat than any other vehicle. see full Toyota RAV4 review
2006 4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed automatic AWD
Plenty of space to stretch out in, and has sliding seats to adjust the legroom or rear cargo capactity. see full Toyota RAV4 review
2006 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
Leg room is confortable for large people, not croweded see full Toyota RAV4 review
2006 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
Excellent rear seat room with sliding rear seat. see full Toyota RAV4 review
2006 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed automatic AWD
Has less legroom for second seat passengers compared to CR-V. see full Toyota RAV4 review
2007 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
Not quite enough steering wheel room. see full Toyota RAV4 review
2007 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
Needs a little more front seat travel see full Toyota RAV4 review
2006 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic FWD
Interior seems a little more cramped than competing models. see full Toyota RAV4 review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Toyota Highlander

2008 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 
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