Model Year | 2009 | 2016 | |
Model | Toyota Highlander | Lexus ES | |
Engine | 3.3L V6 Hybrid DOHC-4v 209 hp@5600 212 lb-ft@3600 |
2.5L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 156 hp@5700 156 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | CVT | 6-speed shiftable CVT | |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.8 in | 111.0 in | -1.2 in |
Length | 188.4 in | 192.7 in | -4.3 in |
Width | 75.2 in | 71.7 in | 3.5 in |
Height | 68.1 in | 57.1 in | 11 in |
Curb Weight | 4508 lb. | 3638 lb. | 870 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.2 gal. | 17.2 gal. | 2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 37.5 in | 3.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.7 in | 57.6 in | 2.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 54.8 in | 1.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.2 in | 41.9 in | 1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.1 in | 37.5 in | 2.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.5 in | 55.0 in | 4.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 53.8 in | 2.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 40.0 in | -1.7 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 36.3 in | 0.0 in | 36.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 55.0 in | 0.0 in | 55 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 42.3 in | 0.0 in | 42.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 29.2 in | 0.0 in | 29.2 in |
Total Legroom | 110.7 in (over 3 rows) | 81.9 in (over 2 rows) | 28.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.3 ft3 | 15.2 ft3 | -4.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 42.3 ft3 | 15.2 | 27.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 95.4 ft3 | 15.2 ft3 | 80.2 ft3 |
2009 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUV 187-horsepower 2.7L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Lots of room in the second row, including seats that recline and move back & forth. Having the third row as an option for occasional use was really the deciding factor. 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 | 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 |
2009 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
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 |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Lexus ES.