Toyota Highlander (2012) vs. Lexus IS (2017) Specs

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2012 Toyota Highlander and 2017 Lexus IS Specifications

Model Year	2012	2017
Model	Toyota Highlander	Lexus IS
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	109.8 in	110.2 in	-0.4 in
Length	188.4 in	184.3 in	4.1 in
Width	75.2 in	71.3 in	3.9 in
Height	68.1 in	56.3 in	11.8 in
Curb Weight	3946 lb.	3583 lb.	363 lb.
Fuel Capacity	19.2 gal.	17.4 gal.	1.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.6 in	38.2 in	2.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	59.7 in	55.9 in	3.8 in
Hip Room, Row 1	56.7 in	54.3 in	2.4 in
Legroom, Row 1	43.2 in	44.8 in	-1.6 in
Headroom, Row 2	40.1 in	36.9 in	3.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	59.5 in	53.4 in	6.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2	56.5 in	54.0 in	2.5 in
Legroom, Row 2	38.3 in	32.2 in	6.1 in
Headroom, Row 3	36.3 in	0.0 in	36.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	55.0 in	0.0 in	55 in
Hip Room, Row 3	42.3 in	0.0 in	42.3 in
Legroom, Row 3	29.2 in	0.0 in	29.2 in
Total Legroom	110.7 in (over 3 rows)	77 in (over 2 rows)	33.7 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	10.3 ft³	10.8 ft³	-0.5 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	42.3 ft³	10.8	31.5 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	95.4 ft³	10.8 ft³	84.6 ft³

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 2017 Lexus IS

2017 Lexus IS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2016	For me, the front bucket seats in Lexus F Sport models provide a nearly ideal blend of comfort and support. Even when they don't lack lateral support, the seats in competitors don't fit my form as well. Infiniti doesn't offer the Q50 2.0t in Sport form. The standard car's front seats provide little lateral support. The instrument panel appears larger and more imposing in the Infiniti than in the Lexus. Still, I wish the view forward were a little more open in the latter. (The Cadillac ATS is better in this regard.) Lexus lowered the driving position compared to the previous IS to help the car feel sportier. I raised the seat some to compensate. Adding all-wheel-drive to the Lexus IS (and a V6 engine with it, AWD isn't offered with the 2.0T engine) adds another issue, a large hump beneath the driver's right calf. Some drivers might find they have to adjust how they sit to avoid this hump. see full Lexus IS review

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2017 Lexus IS

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