Model Year | 2019 | 2009 | |
Model | Toyota Highlander | Hyundai Azera | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 295 hp@6600 263 lb-ft@4700 |
3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 234 hp@6000 226 lb-ft@3500 |
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Transmission | 8-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 | 192.5 in | 192.7 in | -0.2 in |
Width | 75.8 in | 72.8 in | 3 in |
Height | 68.1 in | 58.7 in | 9.4 in |
Curb Weight | 4370 lb. | 3629 lb. | 741 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.2 gal. | 19.8 gal. | -0.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 40.2 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.3 in | 57.9 in | 1.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.2 in | 55.5 in | 1.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 44.2 in | 43.7 in | 0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.9 in | 38.2 in | 1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.6 in | 57.1 in | 2.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.1 in | 55.1 in | 2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.4 in | 38.2 in | 0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 35.9 in | 0.0 in | 35.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 55.0 in | 0.0 in | 55 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 45.6 in | 0.0 in | 45.6 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 27.7 in | 0.0 in | 27.7 in |
Total Legroom | 110.3 in (over 3 rows) | 81.9 in (over 2 rows) | 28.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.8 ft3 | 16.6 ft3 | -2.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 42.3 ft3 | 16.6 | 25.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.7 ft3 | 16.6 ft3 | 67.1 ft3 |
2019 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 |
2018 | 4dr SUV 295-horsepower 3.5L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
3rd row seat is midget sized. Claiming that the Highlander is an 8-passenger vehicle is a lie. It's either 5 normal-sized people, or Snow White and the 7 dwarfs. There is no way you can accommodate 8 normal-sized people comfortably in this car. 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 |