Model Year | 2006 | 2007 | |
Model | Hyundai Santa Fe | Toyota Highlander | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 149 kW@5500 297 Nm@3500 |
3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 160 kW@5600 301 Nm@3600 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,619 mm | 2,715 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,501 mm | 4,689 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,847 mm | 1,826 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,676 mm | 1,725 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,790 kg | 1,785 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 72 L | 72 L | 0 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,006 mm | 1,016 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,430 mm | 1,471 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,379 mm | 1,400 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,057 mm | 1,034 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 996 mm | 1,011 mm | 995 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,435 mm | 1,448 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,369 mm | 1,394 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 935 mm | 925 mm | 10 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 820 mm | -820 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,351 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,011 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 767 mm | -767 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,991 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,725 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 864 L | 297 L | 567 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 30.5 | 1,124 L | 29.5 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,200 L | 2,282 L | 0 L |
2006 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 242-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
It is fantastic. You can ride for hundreds of miles a day and not get sore at all. My bad back loves it. Hyundai should start making home furniture. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Space is very good see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |
2006 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 242-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Cushions are slightly too short. see full Hyundai Santa Fe 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 |