Model Year | 2012 | 2006 | |
Model | Toyota Highlander | Lexus IS | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,789 mm | 2,731 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,785 mm | 4,575 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,910 mm | 1,801 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,730 mm | 1,425 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,790 kg | 1,567 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 73 L | 65 L | 8 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,031 mm | 945 mm | -944 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,516 mm | 1,382 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,440 mm | 1,374 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,097 mm | 1,115 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,019 mm | 932 mm | -931 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,511 mm | 1,339 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,435 mm | 1,364 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 973 mm | 777 mm | 196 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 922 mm | 0 mm | 922 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,397 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,074 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 742 mm | 0 mm | 742 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,812 mm (over 3 rows) | 1,892 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 292 L | 368 L | -76 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,198 L | 13.0 | -12 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,701 L | 13.0 | -11 L |
2012 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Perfect for two car seats. Really neat trick - the middle seat for the 2nd row rolls up into the center console. I did not remove it nor attempt to sit in it but that does make the 3rd row more likely to be used for those with car seats. I did not attempt to sit in the 3rd row (looked at it before folding into the floor for cargo space for the entire trip) so cannot opine on it. Use at your own risk. see full Toyota Highlander review |
2012 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I am 6 foot tall, and there is plenty of head and leg room in the driving position. Easy access as well. see full Toyota Highlander review |
2012 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
3rd row seats are useless to me. Too little room for adults. Should have been an option for families with small children. With 3rd row seating, you lose storage space. see full Toyota Highlander review |
2011 | 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD |
Third row minimal legroom see full Toyota Highlander review |
2006 Lexus IS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
The seats are very comfortable for the size car. see full Lexus IS review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
The good of the front seat comfort is that the seats are ventilated. They could be stronger and cooler but that is my preference. Why is it that we cant get Audis, BMWs, or Lexus with fabric seats in the US? see full Lexus IS review |
2006 Lexus IS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
We do not have small children, and only small children could fit back there. see full Lexus IS review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Even large children will struggle to fit. see full Lexus IS review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
The front seat headrests are too far back for me. I feel if I use them I am looking at the sky because of their angle. I would prefer some fwd-rev adjustment which i have seen on other cars. see full Lexus IS review |