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

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2012 Toyota Highlander and 2017 Lexus IS specs.

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 2,789 mm 2,799 mm 0 mm
Length 4,785 mm 4,681 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 1,625 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

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Toyota Highlander

2012 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearComment
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
 

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