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2021 Hyundai Palisade FWD vs 2021 Toyota Highlander

The 2021 Toyota Highlander uses less fuel: 9.8 against 10.7 l/100km, about 8% less. At today's US fuel prices the 2021 Toyota Highlander costs about $799 less to fuel over five years at 15,000 km a year. The 2021 Toyota Highlander has fewer NHTSA recalls (4 against 6). Both hold the same NCAP overall rating.

2021 Toyota Highlander leads on 3 of 4 measurable figures. 20 specifications compared.

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Key figures

Combined fuel consumption
2021 Hyundai Palisade FWD10.7 l/100km
2021 Toyota Highlander9.8 l/100km
CO2 emissions
2021 Hyundai Palisade FWD252.9 g/km
2021 Toyota Highlander231.2 g/km
Kerb weight
2021 Hyundai Palisade FWD1,880 kg
2021 Toyota Highlander2,065 kg
NHTSA recalls
2021 Hyundai Palisade FWD6
2021 Toyota Highlander4
Owner complaints
2021 Hyundai Palisade FWD435
2021 Toyota Highlander517
NCAP overall rating
2021 Hyundai Palisade FWD5
2021 Toyota Highlander5

Side by side

The better figure is highlighted where one is clearly better.

Specification2021 Hyundai Palisade FWD2021 Toyota Highlander
CO2252.9 g/km231.2 g/km
Combined10.7 l/100km9.8 l/100km
Complaints435517
Recall campaigns64
Cylinders66
Displacement3,800 cc3,456 cc
DriveFront-Wheel DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Emission standardL3ULEV70L3SULEV30
Extra-urban9.1 l/100km8.1 l/100km
FuelRegular GasolineRegular Gasoline
Gears81
Gross weight2,663 kg2,839.5 kg
Height1,750 mm1,730 mm
Kerb weight1,880 kg2,065 kg
Length4,980 mm4,950 mm
NCAP overall55
TransmissionAutomatic (S8)Automatic (S8)
Urban12.4 l/100km11.2 l/100km
Wheelbase2,900 mm2,850 mm
Width1,980 mm1,930 mm

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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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