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Hyundai Palisade SEL
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Toyota Highlander AWD
Car A
Toyota Highlander AWD
A 7-seat AWD model with a reliability and safety focus, the Highlander suits large families and long trips. It balances 270 hp and 0–100 km/h in 8 s with efficient-for-its-class 8.5 L/100 km and good value around 35,000.
7 seatsSuvGasoline5-star safety8.5 L/100kmAWD
Hyundai Palisade SEL
Car B
Hyundai Palisade SEL
The Hyundai Palisade SEL is a spacious 7-seater that prioritizes family practicality and dependability, with solid highway performance and a usable 508 L cargo area. It offers good value in its segment for large families and road trips, but is less appealing if you want city-friendly size or maximum efficiency.
7 seatsSuvGasoline5-star safety294 hp
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Usage fit

Family 80 / 82
City 33 / 30
Budget / value 61 / 57
Road trip 69 / 65
Performance 37 / 32
Cargo 38 / 41
Practical 56 / 56
Premium 33 / 35
Winter 80 / 40

Scores out of 100. Blue = Toyota Highlander AWD · Orange = Hyundai Palisade SEL

Specs side-by-side

Spec Toyota Highlander AWD Hyundai Palisade SEL
Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.

Pros & cons

Toyota Highlander AWD

  • Seven seats and 456 L of cargo space for busy family routines
  • AWD traction for winter and mixed conditions
  • Confident performance: 270 hp and 0–100 km/h in 8 s
  • Good value in its segment at roughly 35,000

Hyundai Palisade SEL

  • Spacious 7-seat layout with 508 L cargo suits large families and road trips
  • 294 hp gasoline engine and 8.0 s 0–100 km/h deliver confident highway merging
  • Ranks well for reliability and safety within its class
  • Around $40,000, it offers good value in its segment for a three-row family vehicle

Verdict

Pick Toyota Highlander AWD if…
Best fuel economy
Toyota Highlander AWD uses 8.5 L/100km vs 10.2 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.
Pick Hyundai Palisade SEL if…
Reliability edge
Hyundai Palisade SEL scores higher on reliability — worth considering for long-term ownership.

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