Lexus IS (2014) vs. Toyota Highlander (2020) Specs

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2014 Lexus IS and 2020 Toyota Highlander Specifications

Model Year	2014	2020
Model	Lexus IS	Toyota Highlander
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	110.2 in	112.2 in	-2 in
Length	183.7 in	194.9 in	-11.2 in
Width	71.3 in	76.0 in	-4.7 in
Height	56.3 in	68.1 in	-11.8 in
Curb Weight	3461 lb.	4145 lb.	-684 lb.
Fuel Capacity	17.4 gal.	17.9 gal.	-0.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.2 in	41.2 in	-3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.9 in	59.0 in	-3.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1	54.3 in	57.2 in	-2.9 in
Legroom, Row 1	44.8 in	42.0 in	2.8 in
Headroom, Row 2	36.9 in	39.4 in	-2.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	53.4 in	58.7 in	-5.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2	54.0 in	57.0 in	-3 in
Legroom, Row 2	32.2 in	41.0 in	-8.8 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	36.1 in	-36.1 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	77 in (over 2 rows)	110.7 in (over 3 rows)	-33.7 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	10.8 ft³	16.0 ft³	-5.2 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	10.8	48.4 ft³	-37.6
Cargo Volume, Maximum	10.8 ft³	84.3 ft³	-73.5 ft³

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Lexus IS

2014 Lexus IS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2014	Following the Germans' lead, many car makers have been fitting firmer and firmer seats. Cadillac might have once been known for seats you could sink deep into, but those in the ATS are the opposite, with too little give and contours that are far from form-fitting. No fear, Lexus hasn't done the same with the IS. Even the more heavily bolstered seats that are part of the F Sport package lack hard points, which helps them provide a slop-free fit for a wide range of body types. (Oddly, you'll find seats similar to these in some Chrysler people haulers.) Personally, I wouldn't mind a little firmer support, but then I also prefer a firm mattress. Notably, the lumbar support in the Lexus IS is only two-way and the spread of the side bolsters is not adjustable. For four-way lumbar support and adjustable side bolsters (plus somewhat firmer support) you need to step up to the larger Lexus GS. see full Lexus IS review

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2020 Toyota Highlander

2020 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	With each redesign (for 2008, 2014, and 2020) Toyota has enlarged the Highlander, yet the crossover's third-row seat remains uncomforably low and tight. For adults to be even passably comfortable in the way-back the second row must be slid forward, rendering legroom there also marginal. Some three-row crossovers have much roomier and more comfortable third-row seats. But if you want to be able to squeeze in eight people, Highlanders with a second-row bench can do this. Because they have significantly narrower third-row seats, the Ford Explorer and Kia Sorento cannot fit three people back there even in a pinch, so in hybrid form the former has a maximum capacity of seven people and the latter only six. (The Sorento PHEV will be able to seat seven.) This noted, if you want your adult passengers to have plenty of room, the practical capacity of each is four people. see full Toyota Highlander review

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2020 Toyota Highlander

2020 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2020	4dr SUV 295-horsepower 3.5L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD	The 3rd row seating is just not for adults at all, and I'm not certain that children would be easy to fit back there as well. I'm not sure what Toyota was thinking, even making the 2020 longer didn't make any difference at all. My one complaint is it is just TOO SMALL! see full Toyota Highlander review

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