Model Year | 2010 | 2009 | |
Model | Toyota Highlander | Hyundai Azera | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 270 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 234 hp@6000 226 lb-ft@3500 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.8 in | 109.4 in | 0.4 in |
Length | 188.4 in | 192.7 in | -4.3 in |
Width | 75.2 in | 72.8 in | 2.4 in |
Height | 68.1 in | 58.7 in | 9.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3979 lb. | 3629 lb. | 350 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.2 gal. | 19.8 gal. | -0.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 40.2 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.7 in | 57.9 in | 1.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 55.5 in | 1.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.2 in | 43.7 in | -0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.1 in | 38.2 in | 1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.5 in | 57.1 in | 2.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 55.1 in | 1.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 38.2 in | 0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 36.3 in | 0.0 in | 36.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 55.0 in | 0.0 in | 55 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 42.3 in | 0.0 in | 42.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 29.2 in | 0.0 in | 29.2 in |
Total Legroom | 110.7 in (over 3 rows) | 81.9 in (over 2 rows) | 28.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.3 ft3 | 16.6 ft3 | -6.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 42.3 ft3 | 16.6 | 25.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 95.4 ft3 | 16.6 ft3 | 78.8 ft3 |
2010 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2010 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD |
Third row minimal legroom 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 |
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 Hyundai Azera Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
This car is spacious and very easy to get into and out of. It allows one to sit up high and still have plentiful headroom. see full Hyundai Azera review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Easy step-in combined with excellent headroom means my 96 year old mother in law can get in and out without effort! She can cross her legs when seated. see full Hyundai Azera review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The pitch between front and rear seats is huge. The rear door opens wider than almost any other current model, and my 97 year old mother in law can get in and out easily. see full Hyundai Azera review |