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Toyota Highlander (2010) vs. Hyundai Santa Fe (2009) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2010 Toyota Highlander and 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe specs.

2010 Toyota Highlander and 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe Specifications

Model Year 2010 2009  
Model Toyota Highlander Hyundai Santa Fe  
Engine 3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
201 kW@6200
336 Nm@4700
3.3L V6
DOHC-4v
180 kW@6000
306 Nm@4500
 
Transmission 5-speed shiftable automatic 5-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,789 mm 2,700 mm 0 mm
Length 4,785 mm 4,676 mm 0 mm
Width 1,910 mm 1,890 mm 0 mm
Height 1,730 mm 1,725 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,895 kg 1,824 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 73 L 75 L -2 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,031 mm 1,021 mm 0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,516 mm 1,511 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,440 mm 1,417 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,097 mm 1,082 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 1,019 mm 1,006 mm 0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,511 mm 1,488 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,435 mm 1,397 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 973 mm 935 mm 38 mm
Headroom, Row 3 922 mm 884 mm 38 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 3 1,397 mm 1,369 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 3 1,074 mm 1,133 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 3 742 mm 795 mm -53 mm
Total Legroom 2,812 mm (over 3 rows) 2,812 mm (over 3 rows) 0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 292 L 283 L 9 L
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 1,198 L 968 L -967 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 2,701 L 2,214 L 0 L

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2010 Toyota Highlander

2010 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr SUV 187-horsepower 2.7L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Lots of room in the second row, including seats that recline and move back & forth. Having the third row as an option for occasional use was really the deciding factor. see full Toyota Highlander review
2010 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 Hybrid
CVT AWD
Third row minimal legroom 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
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
 

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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