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2006 Toyota Highlander and 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe Specifications
| Model Year | 2006 | 2008 | |
| Model | Toyota Highlander | Hyundai Santa Fe | |
| Engine | 3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 215 hp@5600 222 lb-ft@3600 |
3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 242 hp@6000 226 lb-ft@4500 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 106.9 in | 106.3 in | 0.6 in |
| Length | 184.6 in | 184.1 in | 0.5 in |
| Width | 71.9 in | 74.4 in | -2.5 in |
| Height | 67.9 in | 67.9 in | 0 in |
| Curb Weight | 3935 lb. | 4022 lb. | -87 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 19.1 gal. | 19.8 gal. | -0.7 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 40.2 in | -0.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.9 in | 59.5 in | -1.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.1 in | 55.8 in | -0.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 42.6 in | -1.9 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 39.6 in | 0.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.0 in | 58.6 in | -1.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.9 in | 55.0 in | -0.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 36.8 in | -0.4 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 32.3 in | 34.8 in | -2.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 53.2 in | 53.9 in | -0.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 39.8 in | 44.6 in | -4.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 30.2 in | 31.3 in | -1.1 in |
| Total Legroom | 107.3 in (over 3 rows) | 110.7 in (over 3 rows) | -3.4 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.5 ft3 | 10.0 ft3 | 0.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 39.7 ft3 | 34.2 ft3 | 5.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 80.6 ft3 | 78.2 ft3 | 2.4 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Toyota Highlander
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe
| 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 148hp 2.2L I4 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
It has leather seats with electric adjustment, so I can get a good seating position. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Space is very good see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 242-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
It is fantastic. You can ride for hundreds of miles a day and not get sore at all. My bad back loves it. Hyundai should start making home furniture. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |
| 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 242-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Cushions are slightly too short. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |
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