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Hyundai Santa Fe (2009) vs. Toyota Highlander (2007) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe and 2007 Toyota Highlander specs.

2009 Hyundai Santa Fe and 2007 Toyota Highlander Specifications

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
 
Transmission 5-speed shiftable automatic 5-speed automatic  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,700 mm 2,715 mm 0 mm
Length 4,676 mm 4,689 mm 0 mm
Width 1,890 mm 1,826 mm 0 mm
Height 1,725 mm 1,725 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,824 kg 1,785 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 75 L 72 L 3 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,021 mm 1,016 mm 0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,511 mm 1,471 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,417 mm 1,400 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,082 mm 1,034 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 1,006 mm 1,011 mm 0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,488 mm 1,448 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,397 mm 1,394 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 935 mm 925 mm 10 mm
Headroom, Row 3 884 mm 820 mm 64 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 3 1,369 mm 1,351 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 3 1,133 mm 1,011 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 3 795 mm 767 mm 28 mm
Total Legroom 2,812 mm (over 3 rows) 2,725 mm (over 3 rows) 0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 283 L 297 L -14 L
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 968 L 1,124 L 967 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 2,214 L 2,282 L 0 L

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe

2009 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2007 Toyota Highlander

2007 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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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