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Hyundai Santa Fe (2010) vs. Toyota Highlander (2009) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe and 2009 Toyota Highlander specs.

2010 Hyundai Santa Fe and 2009 Toyota Highlander Specifications

Model Year 2010 2009  
Model Hyundai Santa Fe Toyota Highlander  
Engine 3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
276 hp@6300
248 lb-ft@5000
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
270 hp@6200
248 lb-ft@4700
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 5-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 106.3 in 109.8 in -3.5 in
Length 184.1 in 188.4 in -4.3 in
Width 74.4 in 75.2 in -0.8 in
Height 67.9 in 68.1 in -0.2 in
Curb Weight 4054 lb. 4178 lb. -124 lb.
Fuel Capacity 18.0 gal. 19.2 gal. -1.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.2 in 40.6 in -0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 59.5 in 59.7 in -0.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1 55.8 in 56.7 in -0.9 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.6 in 43.2 in -0.6 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.6 in 40.1 in -0.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 58.6 in 59.5 in -0.9 in
Hip Room, Row 2 55.0 in 56.5 in -1.5 in
Legroom, Row 2 36.8 in 38.3 in -1.5 in
Headroom, Row 3 0.0 in 36.3 in -36.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3 0.0 in 55.0 in -55 in
Hip Room, Row 3 0.0 in 42.3 in -42.3 in
Legroom, Row 3 0.0 in 29.2 in -29.2 in
Total Legroom 79.4 in (over 2 rows) 110.7 in (over 3 rows) -31.3 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 34.2 ft3 10.3 ft3 23.9 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 34.2 42.3 ft3 -8.1
Cargo Volume, Maximum 78.2 ft3 95.4 ft3 -17.2 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe

2010 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
2010 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr SUV 276-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Short seats, not very supportive at the sides. Strangely lumpy backrest. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Toyota Highlander

2009 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr SUV 187-horsepower 2.7L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Lots of room in the second row, including seats that recline and move back & forth. Having the third row as an option for occasional use was really the deciding factor. 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
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
2009 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Only two seats in the 2nd row, very small leg room in the 3rd row. see full Toyota Highlander review
2009 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
seats were hard and flat. Even top of the line luxury model seats were a big disappointment . . . one of the principal reasons we did not choose this vehicle see full Toyota Highlander review
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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