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

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

2012 Toyota Highlander and 2017 Lexus RX Specifications

Model Year 2012 2017  
Model Toyota Highlander Lexus RX  
Engine 3.5L V6 Hybrid
DOHC-4v
245 hp@6000
234 lb-ft@4800
3.5L V6 Hybrid
DOHC-4v
259 hp@6000
247 lb-ft@4800
 
Transmission CVT 6-speed shiftable CVT  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 109.8 in 109.8 in 0 in
Length 188.4 in 192.5 in -4.1 in
Width 75.2 in 74.6 in 0.6 in
Height 68.1 in 67.7 in 0.4 in
Curb Weight 4641 lb. 4740 lb. -99 lb.
Fuel Capacity 19.2 gal. 19.2 gal. 0 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.6 in 39.4 in 1.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 59.7 in 57.8 in 1.9 in
Hip Room, Row 1 56.7 in 56.6 in 0.1 in
Legroom, Row 1 43.2 in 44.1 in -0.9 in
Headroom, Row 2 40.1 in 39.1 in 1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 59.5 in 57.6 in 1.9 in
Hip Room, Row 2 56.5 in 56.1 in 0.4 in
Legroom, Row 2 38.3 in 38.0 in 0.3 in
Headroom, Row 3 36.3 in 0.0 in 36.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3 55.0 in 0.0 in 55 in
Hip Room, Row 3 42.3 in 0.0 in 42.3 in
Legroom, Row 3 29.2 in 0.0 in 29.2 in
Total Legroom 110.7 in (over 3 rows) 82.1 in (over 2 rows) 28.6 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 10.3 ft3 18.4 ft3 -8.1 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 42.3 ft3 18.4 23.9 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 95.4 ft3 56.3 ft3 39.1 ft3

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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 RX

2017 Lexus RX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
The Lexus RX has the roomiest back seat of the three, the Lincoln MKX the tightest. Very tall people will prefer the RX's. At 5-9, I'm not tall, and found the other two back seats much more comfortable, with higher, better shaped cushions providing better thigh support and seat backs that were not overly reclined. The RX's rear seat back felt overly reclined to me even in its most upright position. Since it adjusts, why didn't Lexus engineer it to adjust over a wider range? see full Lexus RX review
 

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