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Toyota Highlander (2008) vs. Hyundai Elantra Touring (2009) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2008 Toyota Highlander and 2009 Hyundai Elantra Touring specs.

2008 Toyota Highlander and 2009 Hyundai Elantra Touring Specifications

Model Year 2008 2009  
Model Toyota Highlander Hyundai Elantra Touring  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr Wagon  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,789 mm 2,700 mm 0 mm
Length 4,785 mm 4,475 mm 0 mm
Width 1,910 mm 1,765 mm 0 mm
Height 1,730 mm 1,519 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,805 kg 1,332 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 73 L 53 L 20 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,031 mm 1,016 mm 0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,516 mm 1,407 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,440 mm 1,369 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,097 mm 1,105 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 1,019 mm 1,001 mm 0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,511 mm 1,389 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,435 mm 1,336 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 973 mm 925 mm 48 mm
Headroom, Row 3 922 mm 0 mm 922 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 3 1,397 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Hip Room, Row 3 1,074 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Legroom, Row 3 742 mm 0 mm 742 mm
Total Legroom 2,812 mm (over 3 rows) 2,029 mm (over 2 rows) 0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 292 L 688 L -396 L
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 1,198 L 24.3 -23.3 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 2,701 L 1,849 L 1 L

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Toyota Highlander

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
 

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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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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