Model Year | 2008 | 2013 | |
Model | Toyota Highlander | Lexus LS | |
Engine | 3.3L V6 Hybrid DOHC-4v 156 kW@5600 287 Nm@3600 |
5.0L V8 Hybrid DOHC-4v 290 kW@6400 522 Nm@4000 |
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Transmission | CVT | 8-speed shiftable CVT | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,789 mm | 3,091 mm | -1 mm |
Length | 4,785 mm | 5,207 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,910 mm | 1,875 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,730 mm | 1,476 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,045 kg | 2,320 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 73 L | 84 L | -11 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,031 mm | 965 mm | -964 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,516 mm | 1,486 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,440 mm | 1,407 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,097 mm | 1,110 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,019 mm | 965 mm | -964 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,511 mm | 1,433 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,435 mm | 1,410 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 973 mm | 932 mm | 41 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) | 2,042 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 292 L | 510 L | -218 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,198 L | 18.0 | -17 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,701 L | 18.0 | -16 L |
2008 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 |
2008 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
seats were hard and flat. Even top of the line luxury model seats were a big disappointment . . . one of the principal reasons we did not choose this vehicle see full Toyota Highlander review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Only two seats in the 2nd row, very small leg room in the 3rd row. see full Toyota Highlander review |
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 |
2013 Lexus LS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2014 | The Jaguar's sports car-like interior design lends it a sporty character, but at the cost of front seat room, perceived even more than actual. The Lexus feels much roomier. The cushy, well-shaped front seats in the Lexus are among the most comfortable in the class. The Jaguar's are nearly as comfortable, though, and I like the BMW's most of all. Despite a plethora of adjustments, the Audi A8's are firmer and less form-fitting than the others. Move to the back seat, and even in the regular wheelbase cars there's plenty of room and comfort for most adults. The long wheelbase only makes sense if the back seat will often carry tall adults, or people who want limo-like legroom even if they don't have the legs of an NBA center. see full Lexus LS review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2013 Lexus LS.