Model Year | 2006 | 2007 | |
Model | Hyundai Azera | Toyota Highlander | |
Engine | 3.8L V6 DOHC-4v 263 hp@6000 255 lb-ft@4500 |
3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 215 hp@5600 222 lb-ft@3600 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.4 in | 106.9 in | 2.5 in |
Length | 192.7 in | 184.6 in | 8.1 in |
Width | 72.8 in | 71.9 in | 0.9 in |
Height | 58.7 in | 67.9 in | -9.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3629 lb. | 3649 lb. | -20 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.8 gal. | 19.1 gal. | 0.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 40.0 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.9 in | 57.9 in | 0 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 55.1 in | 0.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.7 in | 40.7 in | 3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.2 in | 39.8 in | -1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.1 in | 57.0 in | 0.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 54.9 in | 0.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.2 in | 36.4 in | 1.8 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 | 81.9 in (over 2 rows) | 107.3 in (over 3 rows) | -25.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.6 ft3 | 10.5 ft3 | 6.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 16.6 | 39.7 ft3 | -23.1 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 16.6 ft3 | 80.6 ft3 | -64 ft3 |
2006 Hyundai Azera Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
For us, there is more room in the front seat area than was available in the Buick Limited we were driving see full Hyundai Azera review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Large car feel. see full Hyundai Azera review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Large car feel. see full Hyundai Azera review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Leather heated seats are great see full Hyundai Azera review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
lots of room place for drink cups in the middle of the seats. Vent for heat and air Seats pull down for extra cargo space see full Hyundai Azera review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Enough leg room for adults. Rear sunshade really makes a difference. see full Hyundai Azera review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
all the features to adjust for a drive (seat, steering wheel, pedals, mirrors). memory feature for the difference between the wife and i see full Hyundai Azera review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
i am able to sit behind the front seat that i sit in without my legs touching the back of the seat see full Hyundai Azera review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
wonderful for long trips, seats are very supportive see full Hyundai Azera review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
one of the roomiest of all cars see full Hyundai Azera 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 |