Model Year | 2009 | 2007 | |
Model | Hyundai Santa Fe | Toyota Highlander | |
Engine | 3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 242 hp@6000 226 lb-ft@4500 |
3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 215 hp@5600 222 lb-ft@3600 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 106.9 in | -0.6 in |
Length | 184.1 in | 184.6 in | -0.5 in |
Width | 74.4 in | 71.9 in | 2.5 in |
Height | 67.9 in | 67.9 in | 0 in |
Curb Weight | 4022 lb. | 3935 lb. | 87 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.8 gal. | 19.1 gal. | 0.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 40.0 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.5 in | 57.9 in | 1.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 55.1 in | 0.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.6 in | 40.7 in | 1.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.6 in | 39.8 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.6 in | 57.0 in | 1.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.0 in | 54.9 in | 0.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 36.4 in | 0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 34.8 in | 32.3 in | 2.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 53.9 in | 53.2 in | 0.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 44.6 in | 39.8 in | 4.8 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 31.3 in | 30.2 in | 1.1 in |
Total Legroom | 110.7 in (over 3 rows) | 107.3 in (over 3 rows) | 3.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.0 ft3 | 10.5 ft3 | -0.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 34.2 ft3 | 39.7 ft3 | -5.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 78.2 ft3 | 80.6 ft3 | -2.4 ft3 |
2009 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUV 175-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Fits my back and legs better than my last car see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |
2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 148hp 2.2L I4 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
It has leather seats with electric adjustment, so I can get a good seating position. 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 |