2008 Hyundai Veracruz vs. 2008 Toyota Highlander
To start off, both 2008 Hyundai Veracruz and 2008 Toyota Highlander were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,778 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Hyundai Veracruz is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Highlander (270 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2008 Hyundai Veracruz. (261 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Highlander should accelerate faster than 2008 Hyundai Veracruz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Highlander weights approximately 290 kg more than 2008 Hyundai Veracruz. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2008 Hyundai Veracruz (348 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Highlander. (287 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Hyundai Veracruz will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Highlander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Hyundai Veracruz | 2008 Toyota Highlander | |
| Make | Hyundai | Toyota |
| Model | Veracruz | Highlander |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3778 cc | 3311 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 261 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 348 Nm | 287 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1065 kg | 1355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.4 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 65 L |
