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Toyota Highlander (2006) vs. Hyundai Santa Fe (2009) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2006 Toyota Highlander and 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe specs.

2006 Toyota Highlander and 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe Specifications

Model Year 2006 2009  
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
 
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

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Toyota Highlander

2006 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe

2009 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr SUV 175-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Fits my back and legs better than my last car see full Hyundai Santa Fe review
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
 
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