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2012 Toyota Highlander and 2014 Lexus IS Specifications
| Model Year | 2012 | 2014 | |
| Model | Toyota Highlander | Lexus IS | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,789 mm | 2,799 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,785 mm | 4,666 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,910 mm | 1,811 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,730 mm | 1,430 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,790 kg | 1,570 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 73 L | 66 L | 7 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,031 mm | 970 mm | -969 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,516 mm | 1,420 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,440 mm | 1,379 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,097 mm | 1,138 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 1,019 mm | 937 mm | -936 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,511 mm | 1,356 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,435 mm | 1,372 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 973 mm | 818 mm | 155 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) | 1,956 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 292 L | 306 L | -14 L |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,198 L | 10.8 | -9.8 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,701 L | 10.8 | -8.8 L |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Toyota Highlander
| 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 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Lexus IS
| 2014 Lexus IS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2014 | Following the Germans' lead, many car makers have been fitting firmer and firmer seats. Cadillac might have once been known for seats you could sink deep into, but those in the ATS are the opposite, with too little give and contours that are far from form-fitting. No fear, Lexus hasn't done the same with the IS. Even the more heavily bolstered seats that are part of the F Sport package lack hard points, which helps them provide a slop-free fit for a wide range of body types. (Oddly, you'll find seats similar to these in some Chrysler people haulers.) Personally, I wouldn't mind a little firmer support, but then I also prefer a firm mattress. Notably, the lumbar support in the Lexus IS is only two-way and the spread of the side bolsters is not adjustable. For four-way lumbar support and adjustable side bolsters (plus somewhat firmer support) you need to step up to the larger Lexus GS. see full Lexus IS review | |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Lexus IS
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