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2012 Toyota Highlander and 2009 Hyundai Elantra Touring Specifications
| Model Year | 2012 | 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 | 1,790 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Toyota Highlander
| 2012 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2013 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Perfect for two car seats. Really neat trick - the middle seat for the 2nd row rolls up into the center console. I did not remove it nor attempt to sit in it but that does make the 3rd row more likely to be used for those with car seats. I did not attempt to sit in the 3rd row (looked at it before folding into the floor for cargo space for the entire trip) so cannot opine on it. Use at your own risk. see full Toyota Highlander review |
| 2012 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I am 6 foot tall, and there is plenty of head and leg room in the driving position. Easy access as well. see full Toyota Highlander review |
| 2012 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
3rd row seats are useless to me. Too little room for adults. Should have been an option for families with small children. With 3rd row seating, you lose storage space. see full Toyota Highlander review |
| 2011 | 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD |
Third row minimal legroom 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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