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Hyundai Santa Fe (2015) vs. Toyota Highlander (2008) Specs

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2015 Hyundai Santa Fe and 2008 Toyota Highlander Specifications

Model Year 2015 2008  
Model Hyundai Santa Fe Toyota Highlander  
Engine 3.3L V6
DOHC-4v
290 hp@6400
252 lb-ft@5200
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 2,799 mm 2,789 mm 0 mm
Length 4,905 mm 4,785 mm 0 mm
Width 1,885 mm 1,910 mm 0 mm
Height 1,689 mm 1,730 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,859 kg 1,895 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 71 L 73 L -2 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,006 mm 1,031 mm 0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,509 mm 1,516 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,440 mm 1,440 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,049 mm 1,097 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 1,001 mm 1,019 mm 0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,488 mm 1,511 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,407 mm 1,435 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 1,049 mm 973 mm -972 mm
Headroom, Row 3 907 mm 922 mm -15 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 3 1,369 mm 1,397 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 3 1,120 mm 1,074 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 3 800 mm 742 mm 58 mm
Total Legroom 2,898 mm (over 3 rows) 2,812 mm (over 3 rows) 0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 382 L 292 L 90 L
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 1,158 L 1,198 L 0 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 2,265 L 2,701 L 0 L

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2008 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
2008 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
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
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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