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2009 Lexus RX and 2013 Toyota Highlander Specifications
| Model Year | 2009 | 2013 | |
| Model | Lexus RX | Toyota Highlander | |
| Engine | 3.3L V6 Hybrid DOHC-4v 156 kW@5600 287 Nm@3600 |
3.5L V6 Hybrid DOHC-4v 183 kW@6000 317 Nm@4800 |
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| Transmission | CVT | CVT | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,715 mm | 2,789 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,729 mm | 4,785 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,844 mm | 1,910 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,679 mm | 1,730 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,980 kg | 2,105 kg | -1 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 73 L | 73 L | 0 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,001 mm | 1,031 mm | 0 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,471 mm | 1,516 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,412 mm | 1,440 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,080 mm | 1,097 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 980 mm | 1,019 mm | 979 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,450 mm | 1,511 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,400 mm | 1,435 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 925 mm | 973 mm | -48 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 | 2,004 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,812 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 1,085 L | 292 L | -291 L |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 38.3 | 1,198 L | 37.3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,398 L | 2,701 L | 0 L |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Lexus RX
| 2009 Lexus RX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
rear seating and space is grand. front cockpit is a bit short and chopped but acceptable. Front seats are not as comfortable as in our 2001 RX 300. The front seats are minimally acceptable. see full Lexus RX review |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Toyota Highlander
| 2013 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 | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Toyota Highlander
| 2013 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 |
| 2012 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I am 6 foot tall, and there is plenty of head and leg room in the driving position. Easy access as well. see full Toyota Highlander review |
| 2013 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
3rd row seats are useless to me. Too little room for adults. Should have been an option for families with small children. With 3rd row seating, you lose storage space. see full Toyota Highlander review |
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