Model Year | 2006 | 2007 | |
Model | Lexus IS | Toyota Highlander | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 107.5 in | 106.9 in | 0.6 in |
Length | 180.1 in | 184.6 in | -4.5 in |
Width | 70.9 in | 71.9 in | -1 in |
Height | 56.1 in | 67.9 in | -11.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3455 lb. | 3516 lb. | -61 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.2 gal. | 19.1 gal. | -1.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.2 in | 40.0 in | -2.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 57.9 in | -3.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.1 in | 55.1 in | -1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.9 in | 40.7 in | 3.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.7 in | 39.8 in | -3.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.7 in | 57.0 in | -4.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.7 in | 54.9 in | -1.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 30.6 in | 36.4 in | -5.8 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 32.3 in | -32.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 53.2 in | -53.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 39.8 in | -39.8 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 30.2 in | -30.2 in |
Total Legroom | 74.5 in (over 2 rows) | 107.3 in (over 3 rows) | -32.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.0 ft3 | 10.5 ft3 | 2.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 13.0 | 39.7 ft3 | -26.7 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.0 ft3 | 80.6 ft3 | -67.6 ft3 |
2006 Lexus IS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
The seats are very comfortable for the size car. see full Lexus IS review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
The good of the front seat comfort is that the seats are ventilated. They could be stronger and cooler but that is my preference. Why is it that we cant get Audis, BMWs, or Lexus with fabric seats in the US? see full Lexus IS review |
2006 Lexus IS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
We do not have small children, and only small children could fit back there. see full Lexus IS review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Even large children will struggle to fit. see full Lexus IS review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
The front seat headrests are too far back for me. I feel if I use them I am looking at the sky because of their angle. I would prefer some fwd-rev adjustment which i have seen on other cars. see full Lexus IS review |
2007 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 |
2006 | 4dr SUV 215-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Ease of entry and exit and the spacious leg room. see full Toyota Highlander review |
2007 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |