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Lexus IS (2006) vs. Toyota Highlander (2014) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2006 Lexus IS and 2014 Toyota Highlander specs.

2006 Lexus IS and 2014 Toyota Highlander Specifications

Model Year 2006 2014  
Model Lexus IS Toyota Highlander  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 107.5 in 109.8 in -2.3 in
Length 180.1 in 191.1 in -11 in
Width 70.9 in 75.8 in -4.9 in
Height 56.1 in 68.1 in -12 in
Curb Weight 3455 lb. 4134 lb. -679 lb.
Fuel Capacity 17.2 gal. 19.2 gal. -2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 37.2 in 40.7 in -3.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 54.4 in 59.3 in -4.9 in
Hip Room, Row 1 54.1 in 57.2 in -3.1 in
Legroom, Row 1 43.9 in 44.2 in -0.3 in
Headroom, Row 2 36.7 in 39.9 in -3.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 52.7 in 59.6 in -6.9 in
Hip Room, Row 2 53.7 in 57.1 in -3.4 in
Legroom, Row 2 30.6 in 38.4 in -7.8 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 74.5 in (over 2 rows) 110.3 in (over 3 rows) -35.8 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 13.0 ft3 13.8 ft3 -0.8 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 13.0 42.3 ft3 -29.3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 13.0 ft3 83.7 ft3 -70.7 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Lexus IS

2006 Lexus IS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Toyota Highlander

2014 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Toyota Highlander

2014 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 
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