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Toyota Highlander (2012) vs. Lexus RX (2014) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2012 Toyota Highlander and 2014 Lexus RX specs.

2012 Toyota Highlander and 2014 Lexus RX Specifications

Model Year 2012 2014  
Model Toyota Highlander Lexus RX  
Engine 3.5L V6 Hybrid
DOHC-4v
183 kW@6000
317 Nm@4800
3.5L V6 Hybrid
DOHC-4v
183 kW@6000
317 Nm@4800
 
Transmission CVT 6-speed shiftable CVT  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,789 mm 2,741 mm 0 mm
Length 4,785 mm 4,770 mm 0 mm
Width 1,910 mm 1,885 mm 0 mm
Height 1,730 mm 1,684 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 2,105 kg 2,110 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 73 L 73 L 0 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,031 mm 993 mm -992 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,516 mm 1,473 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,440 mm 1,410 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,097 mm 1,095 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 1,019 mm 958 mm -957 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,511 mm 1,463 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,435 mm 1,384 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 973 mm 935 mm 38 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) 2,029 mm (over 2 rows) 0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 292 L 1,133 L 291 L
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 1,198 L 40.0 -39 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 2,701 L 2,274 L 0 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 2014 Lexus RX

2014 Lexus RX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
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
2014 Lexus RX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
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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