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Toyota Highlander (2020) vs. Lexus ES (2006) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2020 Toyota Highlander and 2006 Lexus ES specs.

2020 Toyota Highlander and 2006 Lexus ES Specifications

Model Year 2020 2006  
Model Toyota Highlander Lexus ES  
Engine 3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
295 hp@6600
263 lb-ft@4700
3.3L V6
DOHC-4v
218 hp@5600
236 lb-ft@3600
 
Transmission 8-speed shiftable automatic 5-speed automatic  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 112.2 in 107.1 in 5.1 in
Length 194.9 in 191.1 in 3.8 in
Width 76.0 in 71.3 in 4.7 in
Height 68.1 in 57.3 in 10.8 in
Curb Weight 4145 lb. 3472 lb. 673 lb.
Fuel Capacity 17.9 gal. 18.5 gal. -0.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 41.2 in 37.6 in 3.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 59.0 in 56.8 in 2.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1 57.2 in 55.5 in 1.7 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.0 in 42.2 in -0.2 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.4 in 36.9 in 2.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 58.7 in 55.8 in 2.9 in
Hip Room, Row 2 57.0 in 55.5 in 1.5 in
Legroom, Row 2 41.0 in 35.6 in 5.4 in
Headroom, Row 3 36.1 in 0.0 in 36.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3 55.0 in 0.0 in 55 in
Hip Room, Row 3 45.6 in 0.0 in 45.6 in
Legroom, Row 3 27.7 in 0.0 in 27.7 in
Total Legroom 110.7 in (over 3 rows) 77.8 in (over 2 rows) 32.9 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 16.0 ft3 14.5 ft3 1.5 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 48.4 ft3 14.5 33.9 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 84.3 ft3 14.5 ft3 69.8 ft3

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2020 Toyota Highlander

2020 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
With each redesign (for 2008, 2014, and 2020) Toyota has enlarged the Highlander, yet the crossover's third-row seat remains uncomforably low and tight. For adults to be even passably comfortable in the way-back the second row must be slid forward, rendering legroom there also marginal. Some three-row crossovers have much roomier and more comfortable third-row seats. But if you want to be able to squeeze in eight people, Highlanders with a second-row bench can do this. Because they have significantly narrower third-row seats, the Ford Explorer and Kia Sorento cannot fit three people back there even in a pinch, so in hybrid form the former has a maximum capacity of seven people and the latter only six. (The Sorento PHEV will be able to seat seven.) This noted, if you want your adult passengers to have plenty of room, the practical capacity of each is four people. see full Toyota Highlander review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2020 Toyota Highlander

2020 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2020 4dr SUV 295-horsepower 3.5L V6
8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
The 3rd row seating is just not for adults at all, and I'm not certain that children would be easy to fit back there as well. I'm not sure what Toyota was thinking, even making the 2020 longer didn't make any difference at all. My one complaint is it is just TOO SMALL! see full Toyota Highlander review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Lexus ES

2006 Lexus ES Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2005 4dr Sedan 225-horsepower 3.3L V6
5-speed automatic FWD
Comfortable seats. see full Lexus ES review
2006 Lexus ES Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Had a ton of trouble with front seat comfort - had to trade it in after only 4 mos. Even my daughter's Sonata was more comfortable. Did everything i could to rectifiy - even had firmer cushions put into driver seat. Others have had the same issue. see full Lexus ES review
2007 4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Most awful front seats i have ever experienced in 40 yrs of driving. I have done everything i can to make it comfortable. Even had extra firmer padding added to the driver seat. Pain in my leg and lower back is unbearable - check forums for Lexus owners - seems to be a problem with taller men and even some women. Never ever had a problem like this in any car i have had or driven. Strange issue. see full Lexus ES review
2007 4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
If tall person sits in front seat, rear seat will not have a lot of legroom. Otherwise, very comfortable. Poor interior lighting in rear (front is bad, too, but slightly better). see full Lexus ES review
 
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