Model Year | 2018 | 2006 | |
Model | Toyota Highlander | Hyundai Sonata | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 295 hp@6600 263 lb-ft@4700 |
3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 235 hp@6000 226 lb-ft@3500 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.8 in | 107.4 in | 2.4 in |
Length | 192.5 in | 188.9 in | 3.6 in |
Width | 75.8 in | 72.1 in | 3.7 in |
Height | 68.1 in | 58.0 in | 10.1 in |
Curb Weight | 4370 lb. | 3458 lb. | 912 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.2 gal. | 17.7 gal. | 1.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 40.1 in | 0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.3 in | 57.4 in | 1.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.2 in | 55.5 in | 1.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 44.2 in | 43.7 in | 0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.9 in | 38.2 in | 1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.6 in | 56.9 in | 2.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.1 in | 55.3 in | 1.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.4 in | 37.4 in | 1 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 35.9 in | 0.0 in | 35.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 55.0 in | 0.0 in | 55 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 45.6 in | 0.0 in | 45.6 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 27.7 in | 0.0 in | 27.7 in |
Total Legroom | 110.3 in (over 3 rows) | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 29.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.8 ft3 | 16.3 ft3 | -2.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 42.3 ft3 | 16.3 | 26 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.7 ft3 | 16.3 ft3 | 67.4 ft3 |
2018 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2018 | 4dr SUV 295-horsepower 3.5L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
3rd row seat is midget sized. Claiming that the Highlander is an 8-passenger vehicle is a lie. It's either 5 normal-sized people, or Snow White and the 7 dwarfs. There is no way you can accommodate 8 normal-sized people comfortably in this car. see full Toyota Highlander review |
2006 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 234-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Other sedans I have owned always left something to be desired in the back seat. Not the Sonata. With so much rear space you really feel like you are in a full sized car! Plus being a big guy has always cramped my rear passengers until now! see full Hyundai Sonata review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 162-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Average trips are 4 = hours and you get out still fresh compared to the Toyota and Holdens we have in the fleet see full Hyundai Sonata review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 162-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Very comfortable seats...can drive for hours with no discomfort unlike other cars I have driven. see full Hyundai Sonata review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 162-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Has lumbar back comfort see full Hyundai Sonata review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I am 300 pounds and over 6 feet tall. This is the first car that I have owned in years that allows me to make a five - six hour drive in comfort, without the need to stop and stretch. see full Hyundai Sonata review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Good knee and legroom, airy spacious feeling cabin. see full Hyundai Sonata review |
2006 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
could use some more adjustments on the drivers seat see full Hyundai Sonata review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
not as supportive as say the Accord seats see full Hyundai Sonata review |