Model Year | 2009 | 2007 | |
Model | Hyundai Elantra Touring | Toyota Highlander | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 141 hp@6000 137 lb-ft@4600 |
3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 215 hp@5600 222 lb-ft@3600 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 106.9 in | -0.6 in |
Length | 176.2 in | 184.6 in | -8.4 in |
Width | 69.5 in | 71.9 in | -2.4 in |
Height | 59.8 in | 67.9 in | -8.1 in |
Curb Weight | 2969 lb. | 3649 lb. | -680 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.0 gal. | 19.1 gal. | -5.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 40.0 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 57.9 in | -2.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.9 in | 55.1 in | -1.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.5 in | 40.7 in | 2.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 39.8 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 57.0 in | -2.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.6 in | 54.9 in | -2.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 36.4 in | 0 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 32.3 in | -32.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 53.2 in | -53.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 39.8 in | -39.8 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 30.2 in | -30.2 in |
Total Legroom | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | 107.3 in (over 3 rows) | -27.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 24.3 ft3 | 10.5 ft3 | 13.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 24.3 | 39.7 ft3 | -15.4 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 65.3 ft3 | 80.6 ft3 | -15.3 ft3 |
2009 Hyundai Elantra Touring Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Wagon 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Seats are comfortable, adjustable, and sit high to give the driver and passenger a good view of the road ahead, and are wide and not narrow like you find in the competition. see full Hyundai Elantra Touring review |
2010 | 4dr Wagon 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
no other small car provides rear passenger comfort like the Hyundai Elantra Touring. see full Hyundai Elantra Touring review |
2009 | 4dr Wagon 141-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
The Front Seats have plenty of room, I am 6'4"and find there is a lot of room. see full Hyundai Elantra Touring review |
2009 | 4dr Wagon 141-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Being quite a tall guy one of my favourite tests is to set the front seat in my position and then get in the back seat. In the touring I have at least 4" of knee room. Great for long trips. see full Hyundai Elantra Touring review |
2009 Hyundai Elantra Touring Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Wagon 141-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Seats are comfortable but do not hold you in position during aggressive driving see full Hyundai Elantra Touring review |
2007 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 |
2006 | 4dr SUV 215-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Ease of entry and exit and the spacious leg room. see full Toyota Highlander review |
2007 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |