Model Year | 2007 | 2006 | |
Model | Toyota Highlander | Lexus GX | |
Engine | 3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 215 hp@5600 222 lb-ft@3600 |
4.7L V8 DOHC-4v 263 hp@5400 323 lb-ft@3400 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD w/low range | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.9 in | 109.8 in | -2.9 in |
Length | 184.6 in | 188.2 in | -3.6 in |
Width | 71.9 in | 74.0 in | -2.1 in |
Height | 67.9 in | 74.6 in | -6.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3935 lb. | 4871 lb. | -936 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.1 gal. | 23.0 gal. | -3.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 40.2 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.9 in | 57.5 in | 0.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.1 in | 55.1 in | 0 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 41.8 in | -1.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 40.0 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.0 in | 57.4 in | -0.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.9 in | 54.8 in | 0.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 36.8 in | -0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 32.3 in | 36.5 in | -4.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 53.2 in | 56.7 in | -3.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 39.8 in | 56.4 in | -16.6 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 30.2 in | 24.9 in | 5.3 in |
Total Legroom | 107.3 in (over 3 rows) | 103.5 in (over 3 rows) | 3.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.5 ft3 | 13.2 ft3 | -2.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 39.7 ft3 | 49.7 ft3 | -10 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 80.6 ft3 | 77.5 ft3 | 3.1 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 |
2006 Lexus GX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2005 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range |
It is great for young children, but not very comfortable for adults. It would LEGALLY allow you to drive many people around, but certainly not comfortably in the third row. Third row does NOT allow room even for kids in car seats to have any leg room. see full Lexus GX review |