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2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring and 2008 Toyota Highlander Specifications
| Model Year | 2012 | 2008 | |
| Model | Hyundai Elantra Touring | Toyota Highlander | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,789 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,475 mm | 4,785 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,765 mm | 1,910 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,519 mm | 1,730 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,332 kg | 1,805 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 53 L | 73 L | -20 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,016 mm | 1,031 mm | 0 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,407 mm | 1,516 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,369 mm | 1,440 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,105 mm | 1,097 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 1,001 mm | 1,019 mm | 0 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,389 mm | 1,511 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,336 mm | 1,435 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 925 mm | 973 mm | -48 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 | 2,029 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,812 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 688 L | 292 L | 396 L |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 24.3 | 1,198 L | 23.3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,849 L | 2,701 L | -1 L |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring
| 2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 4dr Wagon 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
I definitely like the space in this car. I can have my front seat pretty far back and still fit in the back with no problem (I'm 6' 2"). It's nice and roomy. One thing I wish the back seats had was the ability to recline - it's either see full Hyundai Elantra Touring review |
| 2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 4dr Wagon 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
I definitely like the space in this car. I can have my front seat pretty far back and still fit in the back with no problem (I'm 6' 2"). It's nice and roomy. One thing I wish the back seats had was the ability to recline - it's either see full Hyundai Elantra Touring 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 | ||
| 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 |
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