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Lexus RX (2010) vs. Toyota Highlander (2008) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2010 Lexus RX and 2008 Toyota Highlander specs.

2010 Lexus RX and 2008 Toyota Highlander Specifications

Model Year 2010 2008  
Model Lexus RX Toyota Highlander  
Engine 3.5L V6 Hybrid
DOHC-4v
245 hp@6000
234 lb-ft@4800
3.3L V6 Hybrid
DOHC-4v
209 hp@5600
212 lb-ft@3600
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable CVT CVT  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 107.9 in 109.8 in -1.9 in
Length 187.8 in 188.4 in -0.6 in
Width 74.2 in 75.2 in -1 in
Height 66.3 in 68.1 in -1.8 in
Curb Weight 4490 lb. 4508 lb. -18 lb.
Fuel Capacity 19.2 gal. 19.2 gal. 0 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.1 in 40.6 in -1.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 58.0 in 59.7 in -1.7 in
Hip Room, Row 1 55.6 in 56.7 in -1.1 in
Legroom, Row 1 43.1 in 43.2 in -0.1 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.7 in 40.1 in -2.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 57.6 in 59.5 in -1.9 in
Hip Room, Row 2 54.5 in 56.5 in -2 in
Legroom, Row 2 36.8 in 38.3 in -1.5 in
Headroom, Row 3 0.0 in 36.3 in -36.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3 0.0 in 55.0 in -55 in
Hip Room, Row 3 0.0 in 42.3 in -42.3 in
Legroom, Row 3 0.0 in 29.2 in -29.2 in
Total Legroom 79.9 in (over 2 rows) 110.7 in (over 3 rows) -30.8 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 40.0 ft3 10.3 ft3 29.7 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 40.0 42.3 ft3 -2.3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 80.3 ft3 95.4 ft3 -15.1 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2010 Lexus RX

2010 Lexus RX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Toyota Highlander

2008 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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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