Model Year | 2006 | 2009 | |
Model | Toyota Highlander | Hyundai Elantra | |
Engine | 3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 160 kW@5600 301 Nm@3600 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 103 kW@6000 184 Nm@4600 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,715 mm | 2,649 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,689 mm | 4,506 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,826 mm | 1,775 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,725 mm | 1,481 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,655 kg | 1,246 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 | 1,412 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,400 mm | 1,377 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,034 mm | 1,105 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,011 mm | 955 mm | -954 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,448 mm | 1,400 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,394 mm | 1,372 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 925 mm | 889 mm | 36 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) | 1,994 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 297 L | 402 L | -105 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,124 L | 14.2 | -13.2 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,282 L | 14.2 | -12.2 L |
2006 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2009 Hyundai Elantra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Fne for up to 6-3 height. Seat are comforatable overall but should have lumbar adjustment see full Hyundai Elantra review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Aequate for 3 slender adults, or two medium build same height IF from passengers are under 5-11, 6-3 fits in rear. see full Hyundai Elantra review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Comfortable ride position, good height and visibility. see full Hyundai Elantra review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
The rear seats sit tall so there is a lot of leg room. Once again this does not seem like an econobox see full Hyundai Elantra review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Kids fit OK see full Hyundai Elantra review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Roomier than Toyota Corolla as far as width is concerned. see full Hyundai Elantra review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
It is comfortable, adjustable and a nice fabric. see full Hyundai Elantra review |