| Model Year | 2018 | 2009 | |
| Model | Toyota Highlander | Lexus GS | |
| Engine | 3.5L V6 Hybrid DOHC-4v 257 hp@257 245 lb-ft@4800 |
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 | 109.8 in | 112.2 in | -2.4 in |
| Length | 192.5 in | 190.0 in | 2.5 in |
| Width | 75.8 in | 71.7 in | 4.1 in |
| Height | 68.1 in | 56.1 in | 12 in |
| Curb Weight | 4825 lb. | 4134 lb. | 691 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 19.2 gal. | 18.8 gal. | 0.4 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 37.8 in | 2.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.3 in | 56.3 in | 3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.2 in | 54.4 in | 2.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 44.2 in | 43.5 in | 0.7 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.9 in | 37.0 in | 2.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.6 in | 55.1 in | 4.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.1 in | 51.4 in | 5.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 38.4 in | 36.4 in | 2 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 35.9 in | 0.0 in | 35.9 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 | 110.3 in (over 3 rows) | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | 30.4 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.8 ft3 | 12.7 ft3 | 1.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 42.3 ft3 | 12.7 | 29.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.7 ft3 | 12.7 ft3 | 71 ft3 |
| 2018 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2018 | 4dr SUV 295-horsepower 3.5L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
3rd row seat is midget sized. Claiming that the Highlander is an 8-passenger vehicle is a lie. It's either 5 normal-sized people, or Snow White and the 7 dwarfs. There is no way you can accommodate 8 normal-sized people comfortably in this car. see full Toyota Highlander review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 Lexus GS.