Model Year | 2016 | 2017 | |
Model | Hyundai Elantra | Toyota Highlander | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 173 hp@6500 154 lb-ft@4700 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 295 hp@6600 263 lb-ft@4700 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 8-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 | 192.5 in | -13.4 in |
Width | 69.9 in | 75.8 in | -5.9 in |
Height | 56.5 in | 68.1 in | -11.6 in |
Curb Weight | 2923 lb. | 4370 lb. | -1447 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 12.8 gal. | 19.2 gal. | -6.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 40.7 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 59.3 in | -3.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.5 in | 57.2 in | -3.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.6 in | 44.2 in | -0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.1 in | 39.9 in | -2.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.8 in | 59.6 in | -4.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.7 in | 57.1 in | -4.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.1 in | 38.4 in | -5.3 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.9 in | -35.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 55.0 in | -55 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 45.6 in | -45.6 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 27.7 in | -27.7 in |
Total Legroom | 76.7 in (over 2 rows) | 110.3 in (over 3 rows) | -33.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.8 ft3 | 13.8 ft3 | 1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 14.8 | 42.3 ft3 | -27.5 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.8 ft3 | 83.7 ft3 | -68.9 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Hyundai Elantra.
2017 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2018 | 4dr SUV 295-horsepower 3.5L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
3rd row seat is midget sized. Claiming that the Highlander is an 8-passenger vehicle is a lie. It's either 5 normal-sized people, or Snow White and the 7 dwarfs. There is no way you can accommodate 8 normal-sized people comfortably in this car. see full Toyota Highlander review |