Comparisons · 2021

2021 Hyundai Palisade AWD vs 2021 Toyota Highlander AWD

The 2021 Toyota Highlander AWD uses less fuel: 10.2 against 11.2 l/100km, about 9% less. At today's US fuel prices the 2021 Toyota Highlander AWD costs about $887 less to fuel over five years at 15,000 km a year. The 2021 Toyota Highlander AWD has fewer NHTSA recalls (4 against 6). Both hold the same NCAP overall rating.

2021 Toyota Highlander AWD leads on 3 of 4 measurable figures. 16 specifications compared.

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Key figures

Combined fuel consumption
2021 Hyundai Palisade AWD11.2 l/100km
2021 Toyota Highlander AWD10.2 l/100km
CO2 emissions
2021 Hyundai Palisade AWD264.7 g/km
2021 Toyota Highlander AWD240.5 g/km
Kerb weight
2021 Hyundai Palisade AWD1,999.9 kg
2021 Toyota Highlander AWD2,129.6 kg
NHTSA recalls
2021 Hyundai Palisade AWD6
2021 Toyota Highlander AWD4
Owner complaints
2021 Hyundai Palisade AWD435
2021 Toyota Highlander AWD517
NCAP overall rating
2021 Hyundai Palisade AWD5
2021 Toyota Highlander AWD5

Side by side

The better figure is highlighted where one is clearly better.

Specification2021 Hyundai Palisade AWD2021 Toyota Highlander AWD
CO2264.7 g/km240.5 g/km
Combined11.2 l/100km10.2 l/100km
Complaints435517
Recall campaigns64
Cylinders66
Displacement3,800 cc3,456 cc
DriveAll-Wheel DriveAll-Wheel Drive
Emission standardL3ULEV70L3ULEV70
Extra-urban9.8 l/100km8.7 l/100km
FuelRegular GasolineRegular Gasoline
Gears88
Gross weight2,663 kg2,714.8 kg
Kerb weight1,999.9 kg2,129.6 kg
NCAP overall55
TransmissionAutomatic (S8)Automatic (S8)
Urban12.4 l/100km11.8 l/100km

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How this comparison works

Only genuine rivals are compared: same model year, same EPA size class, same drivetrain, similar weight and power, and both mainstream or both premium brands. Figures come from FuelEconomy.gov, EPA and NHTSA; fuel costs use current US prices from the Energy Information Administration.

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