Model Year | 2007 | 2008 | |
Model | Hyundai Accent | Toyota Highlander | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,499 mm | 2,789 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,046 mm | 4,785 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,694 mm | 1,910 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,471 mm | 1,730 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,073 kg | 1,805 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 45 L | 73 L | -28 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,006 mm | 1,031 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,359 mm | 1,516 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,275 mm | 1,440 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,087 mm | 1,097 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 960 mm | 1,019 mm | 959 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,349 mm | 1,511 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,240 mm | 1,435 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 871 mm | 973 mm | -102 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 922 mm | -922 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,397 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,074 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 742 mm | -742 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,958 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,812 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 450 L | 292 L | 158 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.9 | 1,198 L | 14.9 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 0 L | 2,701 L | -2 L |
2007 Hyundai Accent Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 2dr Hatch 110-horsepower 1.6L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Small, Cramped, especially if you have children. Not easy to get into and out of. see full Hyundai Accent review |
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 |