Model Year | 2007 | 2012 | |
Model | Toyota Highlander | Lexus RX | |
Engine | 3.3L V6 Hybrid DOHC-4v 208 hp@5600 212 lb-ft@4400 |
3.5L V6 Hybrid DOHC-4v 245 hp@6000 234 lb-ft@4800 |
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Transmission | CVT | 6-speed shiftable CVT | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.9 in | 107.9 in | -1 in |
Length | 184.6 in | 187.8 in | -3.2 in |
Width | 71.9 in | 74.2 in | -2.3 in |
Height | 67.9 in | 66.3 in | 1.6 in |
Curb Weight | 4245 lb. | 4490 lb. | -245 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.1 gal. | 19.2 gal. | -0.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 39.1 in | 0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.9 in | 58.0 in | -0.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.1 in | 55.6 in | -0.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 43.1 in | -2.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 37.7 in | 2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.0 in | 57.6 in | -0.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.9 in | 54.5 in | 0.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 36.8 in | -0.4 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) | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | 27.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.5 ft3 | 40.0 ft3 | -29.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 39.7 ft3 | 40.0 | -0.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 80.6 ft3 | 80.3 ft3 | 0.3 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 |
2012 Lexus RX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2013 | Lexus have also tended to be more comfortable than competitors. The front seats in the RX are generously sized and very comfortably shaped. They're softer than those in competitors (the Cadillac SRX's buckets are borderline hard), yet are properly supportive. Though the side bolsters aren't large--only the upholstery, black with white perforations, differs from the regular RX 350--lateral support is sufficient for how the Lexus asks to be driven (we'll get to this). see full Lexus RX review |
2012 Lexus RX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
Probably because they were designed to fold in a single step to form a nearly flat floor, the 40-20-40 rear seats in the RX 350 aren't nearly as comfortable as the front seats. Passengers have plenty of room, but the seat cushion is too low to provide adults with thigh support and the seat back is too flat. The rear seat in the SRX isn't as roomy, and isn't much more comfortable. But I'd much rather spend time in the back seat of some other competitors. see full Lexus RX review |
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