Model Year | 2007 | 2012 | |
Model | Toyota Highlander | Lexus LS | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.9 in | 121.7 in | -14.8 in |
Length | 184.6 in | 202.8 in | -18.2 in |
Width | 71.9 in | 73.8 in | -1.9 in |
Height | 67.9 in | 58.1 in | 9.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3516 lb. | 4332 lb. | -816 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.1 gal. | 22.2 gal. | -3.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 38.0 in | 2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.9 in | 58.5 in | -0.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.1 in | 55.4 in | -0.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 43.7 in | -3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 38.0 in | 1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.0 in | 56.4 in | 0.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.9 in | 55.5 in | -0.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 37.6 in | -1.2 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) | 81.3 in (over 2 rows) | 26 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.5 ft3 | 18.0 ft3 | -7.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 39.7 ft3 | 18.0 | 21.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 80.6 ft3 | 18.0 ft3 | 62.6 ft3 |
2007 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Third row seating and 2nd row has more leg room than the Murano by about 1". see full Toyota Highlander review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
4 cup holders see full Toyota Highlander review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Limo-like leg room and captains chairs see full Toyota Highlander review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 209-horsepower 3.3L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD |
The widest seats of all Midsize SUVs (X5, Q7, Tourag, Cayenne, etc.) see full Toyota Highlander review |
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 |
2007 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
3rd row seat is full bench seat and individual side can not be raised or lowered independently. Access and available room much less than MDX. see full Toyota Highlander review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Lexus LS.