Model Year | 2008 | 2006 | |
Model | Toyota Highlander | Lexus GX | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 201 kW@6200 336 Nm@4700 |
4.7L V8 DOHC-4v 196 kW@5400 438 Nm@3400 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD w/low range | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,789 mm | 2,789 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,785 mm | 4,780 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,910 mm | 1,880 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,730 mm | 1,895 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,895 kg | 2,209 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 73 L | 87 L | -14 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,031 mm | 1,021 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,516 mm | 1,461 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,440 mm | 1,400 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,097 mm | 1,062 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,019 mm | 1,016 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,511 mm | 1,458 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,435 mm | 1,392 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 973 mm | 935 mm | 38 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 922 mm | 927 mm | -5 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,397 mm | 1,440 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,074 mm | 1,433 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 742 mm | 632 mm | 110 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,812 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,629 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 292 L | 374 L | -82 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,198 L | 1,407 L | 0 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,701 L | 2,195 L | 0 L |
2008 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 |
2008 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
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 |
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 |