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2007 Lexus GS and 2008 Toyota Highlander Specifications
| Model Year | 2007 | 2008 | |
| Model | Lexus GS | Toyota Highlander | |
| Engine | 3.5L V6 Hybrid DOHC-4v 292 hp@6400 267 lb-ft@4800 |
3.3L V6 Hybrid DOHC-4v 209 hp@5600 212 lb-ft@3600 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable CVT | CVT | |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 109.8 in | 2.4 in |
| Length | 190.0 in | 188.4 in | 1.6 in |
| Width | 71.7 in | 75.2 in | -3.5 in |
| Height | 56.1 in | 68.1 in | -12 in |
| Curb Weight | 4134 lb. | 4508 lb. | -374 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.8 gal. | 19.2 gal. | -0.4 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 37.8 in | 40.6 in | -2.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 59.7 in | -3.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 56.7 in | -2.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 43.5 in | 43.2 in | 0.3 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 40.1 in | -3.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 59.5 in | -4.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.4 in | 56.5 in | -5.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 38.3 in | -1.9 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 36.3 in | -36.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 55.0 in | -55 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 42.3 in | -42.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 29.2 in | -29.2 in |
| Total Legroom | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | 110.7 in (over 3 rows) | -30.8 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.7 ft3 | 10.3 ft3 | 2.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 12.7 | 42.3 ft3 | -29.6 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.7 ft3 | 95.4 ft3 | -82.7 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2007 Lexus GS
| 2007 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 |
| 2007 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 2008 Toyota Highlander
| 2008 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 |
| 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 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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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