Model Year | 2007 | 2009 | |
Model | Toyota Highlander | Lexus GX | |
Engine | 3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 160 kW@5600 301 Nm@3600 |
4.7L V8 DOHC-4v 196 kW@5400 438 Nm@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 | 2,715 mm | 2,789 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,689 mm | 4,780 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,826 mm | 1,880 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,725 mm | 1,895 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,785 kg | 2,209 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 72 L | 87 L | -15 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,016 mm | 1,021 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,471 mm | 1,461 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,400 mm | 1,400 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,034 mm | 1,062 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,011 mm | 1,016 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,448 mm | 1,458 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,394 mm | 1,392 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 925 mm | 935 mm | -10 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 820 mm | 927 mm | -107 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,351 mm | 1,440 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,011 mm | 1,433 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 767 mm | 632 mm | 135 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,725 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,629 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 297 L | 374 L | -77 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,124 L | 1,407 L | 0 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,282 L | 2,195 L | 0 L |
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 |
2009 Lexus GX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 263-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range |
Could use a couple of inches more leg room in the front, and we're only six feet tall. see full Lexus GX review |