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2018 Lexus ES and 2014 Toyota Highlander Specifications
| Model Year | 2018 | 2014 | |
| Model | Lexus ES | Toyota Highlander | |
| Engine | 2.5L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 156 hp@5700 156 lb-ft@4500 |
3.5L V6 Hybrid DOHC-4v 231 hp@5800 215 lb-ft@4800 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable CVT | CVT | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 111.0 in | 109.8 in | 1.2 in |
| Length | 192.7 in | 191.1 in | 1.6 in |
| Width | 71.7 in | 75.8 in | -4.1 in |
| Height | 57.1 in | 68.1 in | -11 in |
| Curb Weight | 3638 lb. | 4860 lb. | -1222 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.2 gal. | 19.2 gal. | -2 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 37.5 in | 40.7 in | -3.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.6 in | 59.3 in | -1.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 57.2 in | -2.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 44.2 in | -2.3 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.5 in | 39.9 in | -2.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.0 in | 59.6 in | -4.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.8 in | 57.1 in | -3.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 40.0 in | 38.4 in | 1.6 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.9 in | -35.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 55.0 in | -55 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 45.6 in | -45.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 27.7 in | -27.7 in |
| Total Legroom | 81.9 in (over 2 rows) | 110.3 in (over 3 rows) | -28.4 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.2 ft3 | 13.8 ft3 | 1.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 15.2 | 42.3 ft3 | -27.1 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.2 ft3 | 83.7 ft3 | -68.5 ft3 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2018 Lexus ES
| 2018 Lexus ES Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2019 | From 2014 on Mazdas have had their front wheels located farther from the passenger compartment than the typical front-wheel-drive car. This opens up space for larger exhaust manifolds behind the engine, for improved performance and efficiency. It also gives the cars more attractive, rear-wheel-drive-like proportions. But it has a price: reduced rear legroom. The Lexus ES provides rear seat passengers with much more room to stretch their legs. Sitting in the rear seat, I can barely reach the front seatback with an outstretched arm. While the first few generations of the Lexus ES were related to the Toyota Camry, the 2013 and 2019 are related to the larger Toyota Avalon. This said, I should also note that the rear seat cushion is the Lexus is mounted somehwat low to the floor, so rear seat passengers also have more need to stretch out if they desire under-thigh support. The new Lexus ES is the sleekest and sportiest to date, and sporty rear roof line's also have a price. see full Lexus ES review | |
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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Toyota Highlander
| 2014 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| Toyota replaced the 2013 Highlander's rear struts with control arms to enable a three-inch-wider third-row seat, and then used the extra space to cram in a third seating position. So if you need seats for eight people, only the Highlander will do in this threesome. A top-of-the-line Santa Fe only seats six. Other eight-pass options include the Honda Pilot and GM's large crossovers. But those three people best be small, as the Highlander doesn't have nearly as much rear legroom as the Pathfinder or the Santa Fe. To fit children of even middling size in the third row it's necessary to slide the second row well forward. The second row seat cushion is mounted too low for adult comfort. The Nissan's second row suffers from a similar shortcoming, but the Hyundai's does not. see full Toyota Highlander review | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Toyota Highlander
| 2014 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2013 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Perfect for two car seats. Really neat trick - the middle seat for the 2nd row rolls up into the center console. I did not remove it nor attempt to sit in it but that does make the 3rd row more likely to be used for those with car seats. I did not attempt to sit in the 3rd row (looked at it before folding into the floor for cargo space for the entire trip) so cannot opine on it. Use at your own risk. see full Toyota Highlander review |
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