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2009 Lexus LS and 2008 Toyota Highlander Specifications
| Model Year | 2009 | 2008 | |
| Model | Lexus LS | Toyota Highlander | |
| Engine | 5.0L V8 Hybrid DOHC-4v 290 kW@6400 522 Nm@4000 |
3.3L V6 Hybrid DOHC-4v 156 kW@5600 287 Nm@3600 |
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| Transmission | 8-speed shiftable CVT | CVT | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 3,091 mm | 2,789 mm | 1 mm |
| Length | 5,151 mm | 4,785 mm | 1 mm |
| Width | 1,875 mm | 1,910 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,476 mm | 1,730 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 2,290 kg | 2,045 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 84 L | 73 L | 11 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 965 mm | 1,031 mm | 964 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,486 mm | 1,516 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,407 mm | 1,440 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,097 mm | -1 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 965 mm | 1,019 mm | 964 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,433 mm | 1,511 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,410 mm | 1,435 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 0 mm | 973 mm | -973 mm |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 922 mm | -922 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,397 mm | -1 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,074 mm | -1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 742 mm | -742 mm |
| Total Legroom | 0 mm (over 1 row) | 2,812 mm (over 3 rows) | -2 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 510 L | 292 L | 218 L |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 18.0 | 1,198 L | 17 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 18.0 | 2,701 L | 16 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Lexus LS
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 Lexus LS.
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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