Model Year | 2009 | 2007 | |
Model | Toyota Highlander | Lexus GS | |
Engine | 3.3L V6 Hybrid DOHC-4v 209 hp@5600 212 lb-ft@3600 |
3.5L V6 Hybrid DOHC-4v 292 hp@6400 267 lb-ft@4800 |
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Transmission | CVT | 6-speed shiftable CVT | |
Drivetrain | AWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,789 mm | 2,850 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,785 mm | 4,826 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,910 mm | 1,821 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,730 mm | 1,425 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,045 kg | 1,875 kg | 1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 73 L | 71 L | 2 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,031 mm | 960 mm | -959 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,516 mm | 1,430 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,440 mm | 1,382 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,097 mm | 1,105 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,019 mm | 940 mm | -939 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,511 mm | 1,400 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,435 mm | 1,306 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 973 mm | 925 mm | 48 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) | 2,029 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 292 L | 360 L | -68 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,198 L | 12.7 | -11.7 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,701 L | 12.7 | -10.7 L |
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 |
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 |