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Toyota Highlander (2010) vs. Hyundai Santa Fe (2011) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2010 Toyota Highlander and 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe specs.

2010 Toyota Highlander and 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe Specifications

Model Year 2010 2011  
Model Toyota Highlander Hyundai Santa Fe  
Engine 3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
270 hp@6200
248 lb-ft@4700
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
276 hp@6300
248 lb-ft@5000
 
Transmission 5-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 109.8 in 106.3 in 3.5 in
Length 188.4 in 184.1 in 4.3 in
Width 75.2 in 74.4 in 0.8 in
Height 68.1 in 67.9 in 0.2 in
Curb Weight 4178 lb. 4054 lb. 124 lb.
Fuel Capacity 19.2 gal. 18.0 gal. 1.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.6 in 40.2 in 0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 59.7 in 59.5 in 0.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1 56.7 in 55.8 in 0.9 in
Legroom, Row 1 43.2 in 42.6 in 0.6 in
Headroom, Row 2 40.1 in 39.6 in 0.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 59.5 in 58.6 in 0.9 in
Hip Room, Row 2 56.5 in 55.0 in 1.5 in
Legroom, Row 2 38.3 in 36.8 in 1.5 in
Headroom, Row 3 36.3 in 0.0 in 36.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3 55.0 in 0.0 in 55 in
Hip Room, Row 3 42.3 in 0.0 in 42.3 in
Legroom, Row 3 29.2 in 0.0 in 29.2 in
Total Legroom 110.7 in (over 3 rows) 79.4 in (over 2 rows) 31.3 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 10.3 ft3 34.2 ft3 -23.9 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 42.3 ft3 34.2 8.1 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 95.4 ft3 78.2 ft3 17.2 ft3

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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 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe

2011 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 4dr SUV turbocharged 194hp 2.2L I4 Diesel
6-speed manual AWD
Seats are comfortable for my wife and myself, with more than adequate room, 3 people fit easily in the back. They have good foot room too. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review
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
2011 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr SUV 276-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Short seats, not very supportive at the sides. Strangely lumpy backrest. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review
 
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