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2011 Toyota Highlander and 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe Specifications
| Model Year | 2011 | 2014 | |
| Model | Toyota Highlander | Hyundai Santa Fe | |
| Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 270 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6400 252 lb-ft@5200 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 109.8 in | 110.2 in | -0.4 in |
| Length | 188.4 in | 193.1 in | -4.7 in |
| Width | 75.2 in | 74.2 in | 1 in |
| Height | 68.1 in | 66.5 in | 1.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 4266 lb. | 4098 lb. | 168 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 19.2 gal. | 18.8 gal. | 0.4 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 39.6 in | 1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.7 in | 59.4 in | 0.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 56.7 in | 0 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 43.2 in | 41.3 in | 1.9 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 40.1 in | 39.4 in | 0.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.5 in | 58.6 in | 0.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 55.4 in | 1.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 41.3 in | -3 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 36.3 in | 35.7 in | 0.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 55.0 in | 53.9 in | 1.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 42.3 in | 44.1 in | -1.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 29.2 in | 31.5 in | -2.3 in |
| Total Legroom | 110.7 in (over 3 rows) | 114.1 in (over 3 rows) | -3.4 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.3 ft3 | 13.5 ft3 | -3.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 42.3 ft3 | 40.9 ft3 | 1.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 95.4 ft3 | 80.0 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Toyota Highlander
| 2011 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I am 6 foot tall, and there is plenty of head and leg room in the driving position. Easy access as well. see full Toyota Highlander review |
| 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 |
| 2011 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
3rd row seats are useless to me. Too little room for adults. Should have been an option for families with small children. With 3rd row seating, you lose storage space. see full Toyota Highlander review |
| 2011 | 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD |
Third row minimal legroom see full Toyota Highlander review |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe
| 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2013 | Nothing impressed me more about the new Santa Fe than the amount of combined legroom. With a length of 193 inches (2.5 more than the Veracruz), the new crossover is four inches shorter than a Nissan Pathfinder and over seven inches shorter than a GMC Acadia, yet you'll find more legroom in its second and third rows. On top of this, unlike in the Nissan and GMC (but like in the Veracruz, this hasn't changed) the second-row seat is comfortably high off the floor. Alas, all is not good in this area--check out the cons below--so I haven't rated it against the Pathfinder. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review | |
| 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| As noted among the pros, you'll find abundant legroom in the Santa Fe. But shoulder room is a different story. The new Santa Fe's 74.2-inch width exceeds that of the typical compact crossover or midsize sedan, but is narrower than that of the Highlander, Veracruz, Pathfinder, Pilot, and Acadia by 1.0, 2.4, 3.0, 4.3, and 4.7 inches, respectively. For anyone seeking to sit three across in the second row (or who simply prefers the spacious ambiance of a wide vehicle in any row), the Santa Fe's consequently narrower interior could be the #1 downside of sharing as much as possible with the new two-row Santa Fe Sport. Then again, maximum shoulder room for three passengers is only an issue with the Santa Fe GLS. As mentioned in the preceding section, the Santa Fe Limited has standard captains chairs, and so can only seat six. Anyone seeking a full zoot crossover with seating for more people will have to shop elsewhere. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe
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