Model Year | 2013 | 2009 | |
Model | Hyundai Accent | Toyota Highlander | |
Engine | 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@6300 123 lb-ft@4850 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 270 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.2 in | 109.8 in | -8.6 in |
Length | 162.0 in | 188.4 in | -26.4 in |
Width | 66.9 in | 75.2 in | -8.3 in |
Height | 57.1 in | 68.1 in | -11 in |
Curb Weight | 2430 lb. | 3979 lb. | -1549 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 11.4 gal. | 19.2 gal. | -7.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.9 in | 40.6 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 59.7 in | -6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.3 in | 56.7 in | -5.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 43.2 in | -1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 40.1 in | -2.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.4 in | 59.5 in | -6.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 47.2 in | 56.5 in | -9.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.3 in | 38.3 in | -5 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 36.3 in | -36.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 55.0 in | -55 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 42.3 in | -42.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 29.2 in | -29.2 in |
Total Legroom | 75.1 in (over 2 rows) | 110.7 in (over 3 rows) | -35.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.2 ft3 | 10.3 ft3 | 10.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 21.2 | 42.3 ft3 | -21.1 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 47.5 ft3 | 95.4 ft3 | -47.9 ft3 |
2013 Hyundai Accent Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 0 | Good support and comfort in drivers seat for a small car. see full Hyundai Accent review |
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 |