Model Year | 2008 | 2012 | |
Model | Lexus GX | Toyota Highlander | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,789 mm | 2,789 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,780 mm | 4,785 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,880 mm | 1,910 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,895 mm | 1,730 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,209 kg | 1,790 kg | 1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 87 L | 73 L | 14 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,021 mm | 1,031 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,461 mm | 1,516 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,400 mm | 1,440 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,062 mm | 1,097 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,016 mm | 1,019 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,458 mm | 1,511 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,392 mm | 1,435 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 935 mm | 973 mm | -38 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 927 mm | 922 mm | 5 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,440 mm | 1,397 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,433 mm | 1,074 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 632 mm | 742 mm | -110 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,629 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,812 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 374 L | 292 L | 82 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,407 L | 1,198 L | 0 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,195 L | 2,701 L | 0 L |
2008 Lexus GX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 263-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range |
Could use a couple of inches more leg room in the front, and we're only six feet tall. see full Lexus GX review |
2012 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 |
2012 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I am 6 foot tall, and there is plenty of head and leg room in the driving position. Easy access as well. see full Toyota Highlander review |
2012 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
3rd row seats are useless to me. Too little room for adults. Should have been an option for families with small children. With 3rd row seating, you lose storage space. see full Toyota Highlander review |
2011 | 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD |
Third row minimal legroom see full Toyota Highlander review |