Model Year | 2009 | 2019 | |
Model | Lexus ES | Toyota Highlander | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 203 kW@6200 344 Nm@4700 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 220 kW@6600 357 Nm@4700 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,776 mm | 2,789 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,854 mm | 4,890 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,806 mm | 1,925 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,450 mm | 1,730 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,624 kg | 1,982 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 73 L | -3 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 950 mm | 1,034 mm | 949 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,455 mm | 1,506 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,420 mm | 1,453 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,072 mm | 1,123 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 935 mm | 1,013 mm | 934 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,430 mm | 1,514 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,341 mm | 1,450 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 912 mm | 975 mm | -63 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 912 mm | -912 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,397 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,158 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 704 mm | -704 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,984 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,802 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 416 L | 391 L | 25 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 14.7 | 1,198 L | 13.7 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.7 | 2,370 L | 12.7 |
2009 Lexus ES Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Similar to the front seats, super comfortable and soft. A lot of leg room with an average-sized driver + passenger up front. Rear moonroof gives off the feel of a huge ceiling. see full Lexus ES review |
2009 Lexus ES Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Not very supportive. Felt like a hollowed out barrel. Only support was on the outside edges. see full Lexus ES review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
the seams in a seat should run front to rear vs. left to right this would make the seat more comfortable. the Toyota Camry leather seats are definitely more comparable... I think Lexis wanted a sportier looking seat but sacrificed comfort in doing see full Lexus ES review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
There is simply not enough legroom and three passengers will probably feel very cramped in the back as well. see full Lexus ES review |
2019 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2020 | 4dr SUV 295-horsepower 3.5L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The 3rd row seating is just not for adults at all, and I'm not certain that children would be easy to fit back there as well. I'm not sure what Toyota was thinking, even making the 2020 longer didn't make any difference at all. My one complaint is it is just TOO SMALL! see full Toyota Highlander review |
2018 | 4dr SUV 295-horsepower 3.5L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
3rd row seat is midget sized. Claiming that the Highlander is an 8-passenger vehicle is a lie. It's either 5 normal-sized people, or Snow White and the 7 dwarfs. There is no way you can accommodate 8 normal-sized people comfortably in this car. see full Toyota Highlander review |