| Model Year | 2007 | 2007 | |
| Model | Toyota Highlander | Lexus GS | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 106.9 in | 112.2 in | -5.3 in |
| Length | 184.6 in | 190.0 in | -5.4 in |
| Width | 71.9 in | 71.7 in | 0.2 in |
| Height | 67.9 in | 56.1 in | 11.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 3516 lb. | 3704 lb. | -188 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 19.1 gal. | 18.8 gal. | 0.3 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 37.8 in | 2.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.9 in | 56.3 in | 1.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.1 in | 54.4 in | 0.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 43.5 in | -2.8 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 37.0 in | 2.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.0 in | 55.1 in | 1.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.9 in | 51.4 in | 3.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 36.4 in | 0 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 32.3 in | 0.0 in | 32.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 53.2 in | 0.0 in | 53.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 39.8 in | 0.0 in | 39.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 30.2 in | 0.0 in | 30.2 in |
| Total Legroom | 107.3 in (over 3 rows) | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | 27.4 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.5 ft3 | 12.7 ft3 | -2.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 39.7 ft3 | 12.7 | 27 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 80.6 ft3 | 12.7 ft3 | 67.9 ft3 |
| 2007 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 |
| 2006 | 4dr SUV 215-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Ease of entry and exit and the spacious leg room. see full Toyota Highlander review |
| 2007 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 |
| 2007 Lexus GS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 245-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Very good front seats with excellent back and head/neck spport for those of us who are spinally challengged. see full Lexus GS review |
| 2007 Lexus GS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 300-horsepower 4.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
comfortable but tight see full Lexus GS review |