| Model Year | 2006 | 2012 | |
| Model | Toyota Highlander | Lexus IS | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 106.9 in | 107.5 in | -0.6 in |
| Length | 184.6 in | 180.1 in | 4.5 in |
| Width | 71.9 in | 70.9 in | 1 in |
| Height | 67.9 in | 56.1 in | 11.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 3516 lb. | 3455 lb. | 61 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 19.1 gal. | 17.2 gal. | 1.9 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 37.2 in | 2.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.9 in | 54.4 in | 3.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.1 in | 54.1 in | 1 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 43.9 in | -3.2 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 36.7 in | 3.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.0 in | 52.7 in | 4.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.9 in | 53.7 in | 1.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 30.6 in | 5.8 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 32.3 in | 0.0 in | 32.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 53.2 in | 0.0 in | 53.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 39.8 in | 0.0 in | 39.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 30.2 in | 0.0 in | 30.2 in |
| Total Legroom | 107.3 in (over 3 rows) | 74.5 in (over 2 rows) | 32.8 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.5 ft3 | 13.0 ft3 | -2.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 39.7 ft3 | 13.0 | 26.7 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 80.6 ft3 | 13.0 ft3 | 67.6 ft3 |
| 2006 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Lexus IS.