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2021 Toyota Highlander and 2009 Hyundai Sonata Specifications
| Model Year | 2021 | 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 | 2,850 mm | 2,728 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,950 mm | 4,798 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,930 mm | 1,831 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,730 mm | 1,473 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,880 kg | 1,585 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 68 L | 67 L | 1 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,046 mm | 1,019 mm | 0 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,499 mm | 1,458 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,453 mm | 1,410 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,067 mm | 1,110 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 1,001 mm | 970 mm | -969 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,491 mm | 1,445 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,448 mm | 1,405 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 1,041 mm | 950 mm | -949 mm |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 917 mm | 0 mm | 917 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 | 2,812 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 453 L | 462 L | -9 L |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,371 L | 16.3 | -15.3 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,387 L | 16.3 | -14.3 L |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2021 Toyota Highlander
| 2021 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| With each redesign (for 2008, 2014, and 2020) Toyota has enlarged the Highlander, yet the crossover's third-row seat remains uncomforably low and tight. For adults to be even passably comfortable in the way-back the second row must be slid forward, rendering legroom there also marginal. Some three-row crossovers have much roomier and more comfortable third-row seats. But if you want to be able to squeeze in eight people, Highlanders with a second-row bench can do this. Because they have significantly narrower third-row seats, the Ford Explorer and Kia Sorento cannot fit three people back there even in a pinch, so in hybrid form the former has a maximum capacity of seven people and the latter only six. (The Sorento PHEV will be able to seat seven.) This noted, if you want your adult passengers to have plenty of room, the practical capacity of each is four people. see full Toyota Highlander review | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2021 Toyota Highlander
| 2021 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2020 | 4dr SUV 295-horsepower 3.5L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The 3rd row seating is just not for adults at all, and I'm not certain that children would be easy to fit back there as well. I'm not sure what Toyota was thinking, even making the 2020 longer didn't make any difference at all. My one complaint is it is just TOO SMALL! see full Toyota Highlander review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Hyundai Sonata
| 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 |
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