Model Year | 2010 | 2014 | |
Model | Lexus RX | Toyota Highlander | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 Hybrid DOHC-4v 245 hp@6000 234 lb-ft@4800 |
3.5L V6 Hybrid DOHC-4v 231 hp@5800 215 lb-ft@4800 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable CVT | CVT | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,741 mm | 2,789 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,770 mm | 4,854 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,885 mm | 1,925 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,684 mm | 1,730 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,037 kg | 2,204 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 73 L | 73 L | 0 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 993 mm | 1,034 mm | 992 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,473 mm | 1,506 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,412 mm | 1,453 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,095 mm | 1,123 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 958 mm | 1,013 mm | 957 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,463 mm | 1,514 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,384 mm | 1,450 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 935 mm | 975 mm | -40 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 912 mm | -912 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,397 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,158 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 704 mm | -704 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,029 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,802 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 1,133 L | 391 L | -390 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 40.0 | 1,198 L | 39 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,274 L | 2,370 L | 0 L |
2010 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 |
2014 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 |
2014 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 |