Compare 2008 Hyundai Veracruz vs 2008 Toyota Highlander

2008 Hyundai Veracruz
2008 Toyota Highlander
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AWD 4-Door GLS
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Veracruz AWD 4-Door GLS 15 22 $27,270 $28,745
Veracruz AWD 4-Door Limited 15 22 $33,274 $35,895
Veracruz AWD 4-Door SE 15 22 $28,564 $30,445
Veracruz FWD 4-Door GLS 16 23 $25,672 $27,045
Veracruz FWD 4-Door Limited 16 23 $31,710 $34,195
Veracruz FWD 4-Door SE 16 23 $26,983 $28,745
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4WD 4-Door Base
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Highlander 4WD 4-Door Base 17 23 $25,765 $28,950
Highlander 4WD 4-Door Limited 17 23 $30,571 $34,350
Highlander 4WD 4-Door Sport 17 23 $28,124 $31,600
Highlander FWD 4-Door Base 18 24 $24,475 $27,500
Highlander FWD 4-Door Limited 18 24 $29,281 $32,900
Highlander FWD 4-Door Sport 18 24 $26,833 $30,150
Highlander Hybrid 4WD 4-Door 27 25 $30,780 $34,200
Highlander Hybrid 4WD 4-Door Limited w/3rd Row 27 25 $36,202 $40,450
Pricing
Invoice Price
$27,270
$25,765
Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
$28,745
$28,950
Monthly Payment Estimate
$479 / month
$483 / month
The Car Connection's Take
TCC Rating
7.6
7.8
TCC’s Bottom Line
Hyundai’s most expensive model may not quite be a Lexus, but it’s impressive in its own right. The 2008 Toyota Highlander Hybrid offers the same room and amenities that the nonhybrid Highlander does, only with better fuel economy and the badge of honor that comes with driving something that's trying to be green.
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Fuel Economy
City
15 mpg 17 mpg
Highway
22 mpg 23 mpg
Vehicle
EPA Classification
4WD Sport Utility 4WD Sport Utility Vehicle
Interior Dimensions
Third Head Room (in)
36.1 36.3
Front Hip Room (in)
57.5 56.7
Third Shoulder Room (in)
56.1 55.0
Second Leg Room (in)
38.4 38.3
Front Head Room (in)
40.3 40.6
Passenger Volume (ft³)
150.6 145.7
Second Hip Room (in)
57.4 56.5
Front Shoulder Room (in)
60.6 59.7
Third Leg Room (in)
31.5 29.9
Second Head Room (in)
39.9 40.1
Passenger Capacity
7 7
Third Hip Room (in)
45.6 42.3
Second Shoulder Room (in)
60.2 59.5
Front Leg Room (in)
42.6 43.2
Exterior Dimensions
Min Ground Clearance (in)
8.1 8.1
Length, Overall (in)
190.6 188.4
Rear Door Opening Width (in)
- TBD - - TBD -
Height, Overall (in)
68.9 68.1
Liftover Height (in)
- TBD - - TBD -
Track Width, Rear (in)
65.7 64.0
Wheelbase (in)
110.4 109.8
Rear Door Opening Height (in)
- TBD - - TBD -
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
76.6 75.2
Track Width, Front (in)
65.7 64.0
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)
- TBD - - TBD -
Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)
6.5 10.3
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)
- TBD - - TBD -
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)
- TBD - - TBD -
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)
40.0 42.3
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)
- TBD - - TBD -
Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)
- TBD - - TBD -
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)
- TBD - - TBD -
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)
86.8 95.4
Brakes
Brake Type
Pwr Pwr
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA NA
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
12.64 x - TBD - 12.9 x - TBD -
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA NA
Brake ABS System
4-wheel 4-Wheel
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Yes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
12.76 x - TBD - 12.2 x - TBD -
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
20.6 19.2
Steering
Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion Pwr Rack & Pinion
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
3.5 3.1
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)
- TBD - - TBD -
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
- TBD - 17.1
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
36.7 38.7
Tires
Spare Tire Order Code
NA NA
Rear Tire Size
P245/65R17 P245/65R17
Rear Tire Order Code
NA NA
Front Tire Size
P245/65R17 P245/65R17
Spare Tire Size
Compact P245/65R17
Front Tire Order Code
NA NA
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
350 200
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
NA 200
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
3500 2000
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
NA 2000
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
4431 4178
Wheels
Rear Wheel Size (in)
17 x 7 17 x 7.5
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
- TBD - Aluminum
Front Wheel Size (in)
17 x 7 17 x 7.5
Spare Wheel Size (in)
Compact 17 x 7.5
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
11.1 9.9
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
- TBD - - TBD -
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
130 - TBD -
Engine
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
257 @ 4500 249 @ 4700
Engine Order Code
NA NA
Displacement
3.8L/231 3.5L/- TBD -
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
260 @ 6000 270 @ 6200
Engine Type
Gas V6 Gas V6
Fuel System
MPI EFI
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
22 23
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
15 17
Transmission
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.69 NA
First Gear Ratio (:1)
4.15 4.24
Clutch Size (in)
NA NA
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.56 1.52
Trans Type
6 5
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.86 0.76
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA NA
Drivetrain
All Wheel Drive 4-Wheel Drive
Reverse Ratio (:1)
3.39 3.38
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.37 2.36
Trans Order Code
NA NA
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
3.20 3.48
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.16 1.05
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic w/OD Automatic
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High
- - TBD -
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low
- - TBD -
Summary
Vehicle Name
Hyundai Veracruz Toyota Highlander
Body Style
4 Door Sport Utility 4 Door
Suspension
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)
- TBD - - TBD -
Suspension Type - Front
Independent Independent
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)
0.67 - TBD -
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
MacPherson Strut Sport-tuned
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)
- TBD - - TBD -
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
1.06 - TBD -
Suspension Type - Rear
Independent Independent
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Multi-link Sport-tuned

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