2006 Hyundai Trajet vs. 2006 Toyota Highlander
To start off, both 2006 Hyundai Trajet and 2006 Toyota Highlander were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,310 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Toyota Highlander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota Highlander (215 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2006 Hyundai Trajet. (172 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Highlander should accelerate faster than 2006 Hyundai Trajet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Hyundai Trajet weights approximately 497 kg more than 2006 Toyota Highlander.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2006 Toyota Highlander (302 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Hyundai Trajet. (246 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota Highlander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Hyundai Trajet.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Hyundai Trajet | 2006 Toyota Highlander | |
| Make | Hyundai | Toyota |
| Model | Trajet | Highlander |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2565 cc | 3310 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 172 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 246 Nm | 302 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1852 kg | 1355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 72 L |
