2007 Toyota Highlander vs. 2012 Hyundai H1
To start off, 2012 Hyundai H1 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Toyota Highlander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Toyota Highlander would be higher. At 2,362 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Highlander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Hyundai H1 (169 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Highlander. (155 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Hyundai H1 should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Highlander.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 Hyundai H1 (224 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Highlander. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Hyundai H1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Highlander. 2007 Toyota Highlander has automatic transmission and 2012 Hyundai H1 has manual transmission. 2012 Hyundai H1 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Toyota Highlander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Toyota Highlander | 2012 Hyundai H1 | |
| Make | Toyota | Hyundai |
| Model | Highlander | H1 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2362 cc | 2359 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 169 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 9 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 75 L |
