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2014 Hyundai Sonata and 2021 Toyota Highlander Specifications
| Model Year | 2014 | 2021 | |
| Model | Hyundai Sonata | Toyota Highlander | |
| Engine | 2.4L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 159 hp@5500 154 lb-ft@4500 |
2.5L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 186 hp@6000 175 lb-ft@4400 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | CVT | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 110.0 in | 112.2 in | -2.2 in |
| Length | 189.8 in | 194.9 in | -5.1 in |
| Width | 72.2 in | 76.0 in | -3.8 in |
| Height | 57.9 in | 68.1 in | -10.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 3503 lb. | 4330 lb. | -827 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 17.9 gal. | 0.6 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 41.2 in | -1.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.9 in | 59.0 in | -1.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 57.2 in | -2 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 45.5 in | 42.0 in | 3.5 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 39.4 in | -1.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.7 in | 58.7 in | -2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.9 in | 57.0 in | -2.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 41.0 in | -6.4 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 36.1 in | -36.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 55.0 in | -55 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 45.6 in | -45.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 27.7 in | -27.7 in |
| Total Legroom | 80.1 in (over 2 rows) | 110.7 in (over 3 rows) | -30.6 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.4 ft3 | 16.0 ft3 | 0.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 16.4 | 48.4 ft3 | -32 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 16.4 ft3 | 84.3 ft3 | -67.9 ft3 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Hyundai Sonata
| 2014 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2015 | According to the spec sheets, the Ford Fusion has nearly as much combined legroom as the new Sonata, which has an inch more than the old Sonata. But Ford cheats the specs. In reality, the Hyundai's rear seat has a few more inches of rear legroom than the Ford's, and about as much as you'll find in any competitor. Rear headroom is in shorter supply, but (again as in most competitors) should be sufficient for people up to six feet in height. The rear seat cushion is a little too low and level to provide optimal thigh support, but the space to stretch out largely compensates for this. You can get rear air vents to help cool this roomy rear seat, but only on the Limited and Sport 2.0T. see full Hyundai Sonata review | |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Hyundai Sonata
| 2014 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2013 | 4dr Sedan 200-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The front driver seat is supportive yet firm and the power adjustments guarantee you'll get the right driving position for you. The heated seat feature is great on a cold morning too. see full Hyundai Sonata review |
| 2014 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2013 | 4dr Sedan 198-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Ride is comfortable but after about 2 or 3 hours, the leather seats get a bit hard on the butt. see full Hyundai Sonata review |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2021 Toyota Highlander
| 2021 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2020 | With each redesign (for 2008, 2014, and 2020) Toyota has enlarged the Highlander, yet the crossover's third-row seat remains uncomforably low and tight. For adults to be even passably comfortable in the way-back the second row must be slid forward, rendering legroom there also marginal. Some three-row crossovers have much roomier and more comfortable third-row seats. But if you want to be able to squeeze in eight people, Highlanders with a second-row bench can do this. Because they have significantly narrower third-row seats, the Ford Explorer and Kia Sorento cannot fit three people back there even in a pinch, so in hybrid form the former has a maximum capacity of seven people and the latter only six. (The Sorento PHEV will be able to seat seven.) This noted, if you want your adult passengers to have plenty of room, the practical capacity of each is four people. see full Toyota Highlander review | |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2021 Toyota Highlander
| 2021 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2020 | 4dr SUV 295-horsepower 3.5L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The 3rd row seating is just not for adults at all, and I'm not certain that children would be easy to fit back there as well. I'm not sure what Toyota was thinking, even making the 2020 longer didn't make any difference at all. My one complaint is it is just TOO SMALL! see full Toyota Highlander review |
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