Model Year | 2013 | 2015 | |
Model | Hyundai Santa Fe | Toyota Highlander | |
Engine | 3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 216 kW@6400 342 Nm@5200 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 201 kW@6200 336 Nm@4700 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,799 mm | 2,789 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,905 mm | 4,854 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,885 mm | 1,925 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,689 mm | 1,730 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,859 kg | 2,020 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 71 L | 73 L | -2 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,006 mm | 1,034 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,509 mm | 1,506 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,440 mm | 1,453 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,049 mm | 1,123 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,001 mm | 1,013 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,488 mm | 1,514 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,407 mm | 1,450 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,049 mm | 975 mm | -974 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 907 mm | 912 mm | -5 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,369 mm | 1,397 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,120 mm | 1,158 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 800 mm | 704 mm | 96 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,898 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,802 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 382 L | 391 L | -9 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,158 L | 1,198 L | 0 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,265 L | 2,370 L | 0 L |
2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2013 | Nothing impressed me more about the new Santa Fe than the amount of combined legroom. With a length of 193 inches (2.5 more than the Veracruz), the new crossover is four inches shorter than a Nissan Pathfinder and over seven inches shorter than a GMC Acadia, yet you'll find more legroom in its second and third rows. On top of this, unlike in the Nissan and GMC (but like in the Veracruz, this hasn't changed) the second-row seat is comfortably high off the floor. Alas, all is not good in this area--check out the cons below--so I haven't rated it against the Pathfinder. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |
2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
As noted among the pros, you'll find abundant legroom in the Santa Fe. But shoulder room is a different story. The new Santa Fe's 74.2-inch width exceeds that of the typical compact crossover or midsize sedan, but is narrower than that of the Highlander, Veracruz, Pathfinder, Pilot, and Acadia by 1.0, 2.4, 3.0, 4.3, and 4.7 inches, respectively. For anyone seeking to sit three across in the second row (or who simply prefers the spacious ambiance of a wide vehicle in any row), the Santa Fe's consequently narrower interior could be the #1 downside of sharing as much as possible with the new two-row Santa Fe Sport. Then again, maximum shoulder room for three passengers is only an issue with the Santa Fe GLS. As mentioned in the preceding section, the Santa Fe Limited has standard captains chairs, and so can only seat six. Anyone seeking a full zoot crossover with seating for more people will have to shop elsewhere. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |
2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 194hp 2.2L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual AWD |
Seats are comfortable for my wife and myself, with more than adequate room, 3 people fit easily in the back. They have good foot room too. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |
2015 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
Toyota replaced the 2013 Highlander's rear struts with control arms to enable a three-inch-wider third-row seat, and then used the extra space to cram in a third seating position. So if you need seats for eight people, only the Highlander will do in this threesome. A top-of-the-line Santa Fe only seats six. Other eight-pass options include the Honda Pilot and GM's large crossovers. But those three people best be small, as the Highlander doesn't have nearly as much rear legroom as the Pathfinder or the Santa Fe. To fit children of even middling size in the third row it's necessary to slide the second row well forward. The second row seat cushion is mounted too low for adult comfort. The Nissan's second row suffers from a similar shortcoming, but the Hyundai's does not. see full Toyota Highlander review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Toyota Highlander.