Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | |
Model | Lexus LS | Toyota Highlander | |
Engine | 5.0L V8 Hybrid DOHC-4v 389 hp@6400 385 lb-ft@4000 |
3.5L V6 Hybrid DOHC-4v 231 hp@5800 215 lb-ft@4800 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable CVT | CVT | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 121.7 in | 109.8 in | 11.9 in |
Length | 205.0 in | 191.1 in | 13.9 in |
Width | 73.8 in | 75.8 in | -2 in |
Height | 58.1 in | 68.1 in | -10 in |
Curb Weight | 5115 lb. | 4860 lb. | 255 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 22.2 gal. | 19.2 gal. | 3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.0 in | 40.7 in | -2.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.5 in | 59.3 in | -0.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 57.2 in | -1.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.7 in | 44.2 in | -0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 39.9 in | -1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.4 in | 59.6 in | -3.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.5 in | 57.1 in | -1.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.7 in | 38.4 in | -1.7 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 | 80.4 in (over 2 rows) | 110.3 in (over 3 rows) | -29.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.0 ft3 | 13.8 ft3 | 4.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 18.0 | 42.3 ft3 | -24.3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 18.0 ft3 | 83.7 ft3 | -65.7 ft3 |
2015 Lexus LS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2014 | The Jaguar's sports car-like interior design lends it a sporty character, but at the cost of front seat room, perceived even more than actual. The Lexus feels much roomier. The cushy, well-shaped front seats in the Lexus are among the most comfortable in the class. The Jaguar's are nearly as comfortable, though, and I like the BMW's most of all. Despite a plethora of adjustments, the Audi A8's are firmer and less form-fitting than the others. Move to the back seat, and even in the regular wheelbase cars there's plenty of room and comfort for most adults. The long wheelbase only makes sense if the back seat will often carry tall adults, or people who want limo-like legroom even if they don't have the legs of an NBA center. see full Lexus LS review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Lexus LS.
2015 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Toyota Highlander.