Toyota Highlander (2009) vs. Hyundai Veloster (2016) Specs

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2009 Toyota Highlander and 2016 Hyundai Veloster Specifications

Model Year	2009	2016
Model	Toyota Highlander	Hyundai Veloster
Engine	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 270 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700	turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1750
Transmission	5-speed shiftable automatic	7-speed automated manual
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr SUV	Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	109.8 in	104.3 in	5.5 in
Length	188.4 in	166.1 in	22.3 in
Width	75.2 in	70.5 in	4.7 in
Height	68.1 in	55.1 in	13 in
Curb Weight	3979 lb.	2943 lb.	1036 lb.
Fuel Capacity	19.2 gal.	13.2 gal.	6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.6 in	39.0 in	1.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	59.7 in	55.6 in	4.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1	56.7 in	53.2 in	3.5 in
Legroom, Row 1	43.2 in	43.9 in	-0.7 in
Headroom, Row 2	40.1 in	35.3 in	4.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	59.5 in	54.0 in	5.5 in
Hip Room, Row 2	56.5 in	52.6 in	3.9 in
Legroom, Row 2	38.3 in	31.7 in	6.6 in
Headroom, Row 3	36.3 in	0.0 in	36.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	55.0 in	0.0 in	55 in
Hip Room, Row 3	42.3 in	0.0 in	42.3 in
Legroom, Row 3	29.2 in	0.0 in	29.2 in
Total Legroom	110.7 in (over 3 rows)	75.6 in (over 2 rows)	35.1 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	10.3 ft³	15.5 ft³	-5.2 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	42.3 ft³	15.5	26.8 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	95.4 ft³	34.7 ft³	60.7 ft³

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

2016 Hyundai Veloster Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2015	3dr Hatch 132-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD	The Veloster is setup like a sports car - stiff suspension, low riding height, and sport seats designed to keep you in place. What this car is not is comfortable. At all. There is almost no back support, and little coushining. On a long trip, it will be PAIN. On roads trampled on by dinosaurs, it will be PAIN. The interior accents also get in the way of resting your legs on anything, so you have to just deal with the space provided, which isn't much. This car is just big enough, and not a milimeter more. see full Hyundai Veloster review

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