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2009 Toyota Highlander and 2012 Hyundai Tucson Specifications
| Model Year | 2009 | 2012 | |
| Model | Toyota Highlander | Hyundai Tucson | |
| Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 201 kW@6200 336 Nm@4700 |
2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 131 kW@6000 228 Nm@4000 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,789 mm | 2,639 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,785 mm | 4,399 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,910 mm | 1,821 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,730 mm | 1,656 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,895 kg | 1,527 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 73 L | 58 L | 15 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,031 mm | 1,001 mm | 0 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,516 mm | 1,450 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,440 mm | 1,410 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,097 mm | 1,069 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 1,019 mm | 993 mm | -992 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,511 mm | 1,400 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,435 mm | 1,356 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 973 mm | 983 mm | -10 mm |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 922 mm | 0 mm | 922 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,397 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,074 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 742 mm | 0 mm | 742 mm |
| Total Legroom | 2,812 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,052 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 292 L | 728 L | -436 L |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,198 L | 25.7 | -24.7 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,701 L | 1,580 L | 1 L |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Toyota Highlander
| 2009 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr SUV 187-horsepower 2.7L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Lots of room in the second row, including seats that recline and move back & forth. Having the third row as an option for occasional use was really the deciding factor. see full Toyota Highlander review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Limo-like leg room and captains chairs see full Toyota Highlander review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 209-horsepower 3.3L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD |
The widest seats of all Midsize SUVs (X5, Q7, Tourag, Cayenne, etc.) see full Toyota Highlander review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Third row seating and 2nd row has more leg room than the Murano by about 1". see full Toyota Highlander review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
4 cup holders see full Toyota Highlander review |
| 2009 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Only two seats in the 2nd row, very small leg room in the 3rd row. see full Toyota Highlander review |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
seats were hard and flat. Even top of the line luxury model seats were a big disappointment . . . one of the principal reasons we did not choose this vehicle see full Toyota Highlander review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
3rd row seat is full bench seat and individual side can not be raised or lowered independently. Access and available room much less than MDX. see full Toyota Highlander review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Hyundai Tucson
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Hyundai Tucson.
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