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 104 more horse power than 2006 Hyundai Trajet. (111 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Highlander should accelerate faster than 2006 Hyundai Trajet.

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 (301 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Hyundai Trajet. (255 Nm @ 2000 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 1991 cc 3310 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 111 HP 215 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 255 Nm 301 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 3600 RPM
Drive Type Front Front
Number of Seats 7 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Length 4700 mm 4700 mm
Vehicle Width 1850 mm 1830 mm
Vehicle Height 1720 mm 1730 mm
Wheelbase Size 2840 mm 2720 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 7.2 L/100km 11.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 65 L 72 L


 

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