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2006 Lexus GS and 2009 Toyota Highlander Specifications
| Model Year | 2006 | 2009 | |
| Model | Lexus GS | Toyota Highlander | |
| Engine | 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 183 kW@6200 312 Nm@3600 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 201 kW@6200 336 Nm@4700 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,850 mm | 2,789 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,826 mm | 4,785 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,821 mm | 1,910 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,425 mm | 1,730 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,781 kg | 1,895 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 71 L | 73 L | -2 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 960 mm | 1,031 mm | 959 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,430 mm | 1,516 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,382 mm | 1,440 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,105 mm | 1,097 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 940 mm | 1,019 mm | 939 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,400 mm | 1,511 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,306 mm | 1,435 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 925 mm | 973 mm | -48 mm |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 922 mm | -922 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,397 mm | -1 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,074 mm | -1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 742 mm | -742 mm |
| Total Legroom | 2,029 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,812 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 360 L | 292 L | 68 L |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 12.7 | 1,198 L | 11.7 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.7 | 2,701 L | 10.7 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Lexus GS
| 2006 Lexus GS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 245-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Very good front seats with excellent back and head/neck spport for those of us who are spinally challengged. see full Lexus GS review |
| 2006 Lexus GS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 300-horsepower 4.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
comfortable but tight see full Lexus GS review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Toyota Highlander
| 2009 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr SUV 187-horsepower 2.7L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Lots of room in the second row, including seats that recline and move back & forth. Having the third row as an option for occasional use was really the deciding factor. see full Toyota Highlander review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Limo-like leg room and captains chairs see full Toyota Highlander review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 209-horsepower 3.3L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD |
The widest seats of all Midsize SUVs (X5, Q7, Tourag, Cayenne, etc.) see full Toyota Highlander review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Third row seating and 2nd row has more leg room than the Murano by about 1". see full Toyota Highlander review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
4 cup holders see full Toyota Highlander review |
| 2009 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Only two seats in the 2nd row, very small leg room in the 3rd row. see full Toyota Highlander review |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
seats were hard and flat. Even top of the line luxury model seats were a big disappointment . . . one of the principal reasons we did not choose this vehicle see full Toyota Highlander review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
3rd row seat is full bench seat and individual side can not be raised or lowered independently. Access and available room much less than MDX. see full Toyota Highlander review |
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