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Hyundai Elantra (2014) vs. Toyota Highlander (2009) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2014 Hyundai Elantra and 2009 Toyota Highlander specs.

2014 Hyundai Elantra and 2009 Toyota Highlander Specifications

Model Year 2014 2009  
Model Hyundai Elantra Toyota Highlander  
Engine 2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
173 hp@6500
154 lb-ft@4700
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
270 hp@6200
248 lb-ft@4700
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 5-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 106.3 in 109.8 in -3.5 in
Length 179.1 in 188.4 in -9.3 in
Width 69.9 in 75.2 in -5.3 in
Height 56.5 in 68.1 in -11.6 in
Curb Weight 2923 lb. 3979 lb. -1056 lb.
Fuel Capacity 12.8 gal. 19.2 gal. -6.4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.0 in 40.6 in -0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 55.9 in 59.7 in -3.8 in
Hip Room, Row 1 53.5 in 56.7 in -3.2 in
Legroom, Row 1 43.6 in 43.2 in 0.4 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.1 in 40.1 in -3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 54.8 in 59.5 in -4.7 in
Hip Room, Row 2 52.7 in 56.5 in -3.8 in
Legroom, Row 2 33.1 in 38.3 in -5.2 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 76.7 in (over 2 rows) 110.7 in (over 3 rows) -34 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 14.8 ft3 10.3 ft3 4.5 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 14.8 42.3 ft3 -27.5
Cargo Volume, Maximum 14.8 ft3 95.4 ft3 -80.6 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Hyundai Elantra

2014 Hyundai Elantra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2013 0 Seats mold to your body and they heat up fast which helps in winter. see full Hyundai Elantra review
2014 Hyundai Elantra Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2013 4dr Sedan 148-horsepower 1.8L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
This is really not a con. If they offered the option of a front passenger power seat with lumbar as an option, I along with many others would likely opt for it. see full Hyundai Elantra review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Toyota Highlander

2009 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 
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