Model Year | 2006 | 2014 | |
Model | Lexus GS | Toyota Highlander | |
Engine | 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 245 hp@6200 230 lb-ft@3600 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 270 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 109.8 in | 2.4 in |
Length | 190.0 in | 191.1 in | -1.1 in |
Width | 71.7 in | 75.8 in | -4.1 in |
Height | 56.1 in | 68.1 in | -12 in |
Curb Weight | 3927 lb. | 4454 lb. | -527 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.8 gal. | 19.2 gal. | -0.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.8 in | 40.7 in | -2.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 59.3 in | -3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 57.2 in | -2.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.5 in | 44.2 in | -0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 39.9 in | -2.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 59.6 in | -4.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.4 in | 57.1 in | -5.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 38.4 in | -2 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 | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | 110.3 in (over 3 rows) | -30.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.7 ft3 | 13.8 ft3 | -1.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 12.7 | 42.3 ft3 | -29.6 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.7 ft3 | 83.7 ft3 | -71 ft3 |
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 |
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 |
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 |