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2007 Toyota Highlander and 2009 Hyundai Elantra Touring Specifications
| Model Year | 2007 | 2009 | |
| Model | Toyota Highlander | Hyundai Elantra Touring | |
| Engine | 3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 215 hp@5600 222 lb-ft@3600 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 141 hp@6000 137 lb-ft@4600 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,715 mm | 2,700 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,689 mm | 4,475 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,826 mm | 1,765 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,725 mm | 1,519 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,655 kg | 1,347 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 72 L | 53 L | 19 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,016 mm | 1,016 mm | 0 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,471 mm | 1,407 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,400 mm | 1,369 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,034 mm | 1,105 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 1,011 mm | 1,001 mm | 0 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,448 mm | 1,389 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,394 mm | 1,336 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 925 mm | 925 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 820 mm | 0 mm | 820 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,351 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,011 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 767 mm | 0 mm | 767 mm |
| Total Legroom | 2,725 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,029 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 297 L | 688 L | -391 L |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,124 L | 24.3 | -23.3 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,282 L | 1,849 L | 1 L |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2007 Toyota Highlander
| 2007 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 |
| 2006 | 4dr SUV 215-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Ease of entry and exit and the spacious leg room. see full Toyota Highlander review |
| 2007 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Hyundai Elantra Touring
| 2009 Hyundai Elantra Touring Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr Wagon 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Seats are comfortable, adjustable, and sit high to give the driver and passenger a good view of the road ahead, and are wide and not narrow like you find in the competition. see full Hyundai Elantra Touring review |
| 2010 | 4dr Wagon 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
no other small car provides rear passenger comfort like the Hyundai Elantra Touring. see full Hyundai Elantra Touring review |
| 2009 | 4dr Wagon 141-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
The Front Seats have plenty of room, I am 6'4"and find there is a lot of room. see full Hyundai Elantra Touring review |
| 2009 | 4dr Wagon 141-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Being quite a tall guy one of my favourite tests is to set the front seat in my position and then get in the back seat. In the touring I have at least 4" of knee room. Great for long trips. see full Hyundai Elantra Touring review |
| 2009 Hyundai Elantra Touring Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr Wagon 141-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Seats are comfortable but do not hold you in position during aggressive driving see full Hyundai Elantra Touring review |
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