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2013 Toyota Highlander and 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe Specifications
| Model Year | 2013 | 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 |
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| 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 | 1,935 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 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Toyota Highlander
| 2013 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| Toyota replaced the 2013 Highlander's rear struts with control arms to enable a three-inch-wider third-row seat, and then used the extra space to cram in a third seating position. So if you need seats for eight people, only the Highlander will do in this threesome. A top-of-the-line Santa Fe only seats six. Other eight-pass options include the Honda Pilot and GM's large crossovers. But those three people best be small, as the Highlander doesn't have nearly as much rear legroom as the Pathfinder or the Santa Fe. To fit children of even middling size in the third row it's necessary to slide the second row well forward. The second row seat cushion is mounted too low for adult comfort. The Nissan's second row suffers from a similar shortcoming, but the Hyundai's does not. see full Toyota Highlander review | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Toyota Highlander
| 2013 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2013 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Perfect for two car seats. Really neat trick - the middle seat for the 2nd row rolls up into the center console. I did not remove it nor attempt to sit in it but that does make the 3rd row more likely to be used for those with car seats. I did not attempt to sit in the 3rd row (looked at it before folding into the floor for cargo space for the entire trip) so cannot opine on it. Use at your own risk. see full Toyota Highlander review |
| 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 |
| 2013 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 |
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 | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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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