Model Year | 2008 | 2014 | |
Model | Toyota Highlander | Lexus CT | |
Engine | 3.3L V6 Hybrid DOHC-4v 209 hp@5600 212 lb-ft@3600 |
1.8L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 98 hp@5200 105 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | CVT | CVT | |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,789 mm | 2,601 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,785 mm | 4,321 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,910 mm | 1,765 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,730 mm | 1,440 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,045 kg | 1,420 kg | 1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 73 L | 45 L | 28 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,031 mm | 960 mm | -959 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,516 mm | 1,369 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,440 mm | 1,346 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,097 mm | 1,054 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,019 mm | 940 mm | -939 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,511 mm | 1,336 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,435 mm | 1,316 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 973 mm | 836 mm | 137 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 922 mm | 0 mm | 922 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,397 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,074 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 742 mm | 0 mm | 742 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,812 mm (over 3 rows) | 1,890 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 292 L | 405 L | -113 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,198 L | 14.3 | -13.3 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,701 L | 906 L | -904 L |
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 |
2014 Lexus CT Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Lexus design is in a class of its own. The interior layout is straight and simple, and everything is where you expect it to be. Although faced with great swathes leather and technology in front of the driver, the most noticeable feature was how comfortable the seats were. Eve in the lowest-price Lexus available sat thrones on par with top-tier German luxury. Simple, I admit, but it?s important, and Lexus has nailed it. see full Lexus CT review |