Hyundai Elantra (2020) vs. Toyota Highlander (2012) Specs

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2020 Hyundai Elantra and 2012 Toyota Highlander Specifications

Model Year	2020	2012
Model	Hyundai Elantra	Toyota Highlander
Engine	turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1500	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 270 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700
Transmission	7-speed automated manual	5-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	2,700 mm	2,789 mm	0 mm
Length	4,620 mm	4,785 mm	0 mm
Width	1,801 mm	1,910 mm	0 mm
Height	1,435 mm	1,730 mm	0 mm
Curb Weight	1,420 kg	1,835 kg	0 kg
Fuel Capacity	53 L	73 L	-20 L
Headroom, Row 1	1,024 mm	1,031 mm	0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1	1,427 mm	1,516 mm	0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1	1,356 mm	1,440 mm	0 mm
Legroom, Row 1	1,072 mm	1,097 mm	0 mm
Headroom, Row 2	947 mm	1,019 mm	946 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2	1,405 mm	1,511 mm	0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2	1,318 mm	1,435 mm	0 mm
Legroom, Row 2	907 mm	973 mm	-66 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	1,979 mm (over 2 rows)	2,812 mm (over 3 rows)	-1 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum	408 L	292 L	116 L
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	14.4	1,198 L	13.4
Cargo Volume, Maximum	14.4	2,701 L	12.4

2020 Hyundai Elantra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2021	Though adjustments to their shape are limited to power lumbar, the new Hyundai Elantra's well-bolstered front seats fit me especially well. Your size and shape likely differ from mine, so impressions of seat comfort will vary. Whether they fit or not, in the Elantra Limited (unlike in the Forte) they are upholstered in real leather and would not appear out of place in an Audi. see full Hyundai Elantra review

2020 Hyundai Elantra Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	Rear seat passengers enjoy abundant knee room, but those of more than middling height will find headroom and thigh support marginal at best. These weaknesses are fairly common in current compact sedans, but the Forte, with a taller, less swoopy roof line, has a more comfortably positioned rear seat and a bit more rear headroom. see full Hyundai Elantra review

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2012 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2013	4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Perfect for two car seats. Really neat trick - the middle seat for the 2nd row rolls up into the center console. I did not remove it nor attempt to sit in it but that does make the 3rd row more likely to be used for those with car seats. I did not attempt to sit in the 3rd row (looked at it before folding into the floor for cargo space for the entire trip) so cannot opine on it. Use at your own risk. see full Toyota Highlander review
2012	4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	I am 6 foot tall, and there is plenty of head and leg room in the driving position. Easy access as well. see full Toyota Highlander review

2012 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2012	4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	3rd row seats are useless to me. Too little room for adults. Should have been an option for families with small children. With 3rd row seating, you lose storage space. see full Toyota Highlander review
2011	4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD	Third row minimal legroom see full Toyota Highlander review

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