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2014 Toyota Highlander and 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Specifications
| Model Year | 2014 | 2013 | |
| 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 | 6-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 | 191.1 in | 193.1 in | -2 in |
| Width | 75.8 in | 74.2 in | 1.6 in |
| Height | 68.1 in | 66.5 in | 1.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 4454 lb. | 4098 lb. | 356 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 19.2 gal. | 18.8 gal. | 0.4 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 39.6 in | 1.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.3 in | 59.4 in | -0.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.2 in | 56.7 in | 0.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 44.2 in | 41.3 in | 2.9 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.9 in | 39.4 in | 0.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.6 in | 58.6 in | 1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.1 in | 55.4 in | 1.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 38.4 in | 41.3 in | -2.9 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 35.9 in | 35.7 in | 0.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 55.0 in | 53.9 in | 1.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 45.6 in | 44.1 in | 1.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 27.7 in | 31.5 in | -3.8 in |
| Total Legroom | 110.3 in (over 3 rows) | 114.1 in (over 3 rows) | -3.8 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.8 ft3 | 13.5 ft3 | 0.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 42.3 ft3 | 40.9 ft3 | 1.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.7 ft3 | 80.0 ft3 | 3.7 ft3 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Toyota Highlander
| 2014 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 2014 Toyota Highlander
| 2014 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 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe
| 2013 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 | |
| 2013 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 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe
| 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 |
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