Model Year | 2018 | 2009 | |
Model | Toyota Highlander | Hyundai Sonata | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 220 kW@6600 357 Nm@4700 |
3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 186 kW@6000 310 Nm@4500 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,789 mm | 2,728 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,890 mm | 4,798 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,925 mm | 1,831 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,730 mm | 1,473 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,982 kg | 1,585 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 73 L | 67 L | 6 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,034 mm | 1,019 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,506 mm | 1,458 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,453 mm | 1,410 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,123 mm | 1,110 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,013 mm | 970 mm | -969 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,514 mm | 1,445 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,450 mm | 1,405 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 975 mm | 950 mm | 25 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 912 mm | 0 mm | 912 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,397 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,158 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 704 mm | 0 mm | 704 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,802 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 391 L | 462 L | -71 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,198 L | 16.3 | -15.3 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,370 L | 16.3 | -14.3 L |
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 |
2009 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 249-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Very Roomy interior. Ample Hip, Shoulder, and leg room see full Hyundai Sonata review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 249-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Plenty of Room for larger Adults while still being comfortable. see full Hyundai Sonata review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Big enough for three car seats. Qualifies as a "large car". Only it and the Accord do in this class. see full Hyundai Sonata review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Front seat is very comfortable. up/down movement works well. Front back movement mechanics work well. Seat comfortable for long trips but not too long. Seat is a good hard to soft feel. see full Hyundai Sonata review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
spacious rear seat. This is a large sedan. Rear head room is plenty. nice seat placement with body form. Head rests not too far back. Rests adjust well. Middle seat becomes a cup holder/arm rest for two. see full Hyundai Sonata review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 249-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Rear room is great even if front seats all the way back. Also has wonderful cup holder and fold down arm tray. see full Hyundai Sonata review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 162-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
plenty of room for 6 foot tall man see full Hyundai Sonata review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 162-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
love the heated front seats see full Hyundai Sonata review |
2009 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Rear seat legroom and headroom are good. Daughters complain that the seating position is too upright. see full Hyundai Sonata review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 249-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
it looks like other manufacturers have bigger seats in this class see full Hyundai Sonata review |