| Model Year | 2010 | 2009 | |
| Model | Toyota Highlander | Lexus SC | |
| Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 270 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
4.3L V8 DOHC-4v 288 hp@5600 317 lb-ft@3400 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hardtop conv. | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 109.8 in | 103.1 in | 6.7 in |
| Length | 188.4 in | 178.5 in | 9.9 in |
| Width | 75.2 in | 72.0 in | 3.2 in |
| Height | 68.1 in | 53.1 in | 15 in |
| Curb Weight | 3979 lb. | 3840 lb. | 139 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 19.2 gal. | 19.8 gal. | -0.6 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 37.2 in | 3.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.7 in | 53.8 in | 5.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 55.7 in | 1 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 43.2 in | 43.6 in | -0.4 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 40.1 in | 27.1 in | 13 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.5 in | 46.6 in | 12.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 49.5 in | 7 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 27.1 in | 11.2 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) | 70.7 in (over 2 rows) | 40 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.3 ft3 | 8.8 ft3 | 1.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 42.3 ft3 | 8.8 | 33.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 95.4 ft3 | 8.8 ft3 | 86.6 ft3 |
| 2010 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr SUV 187-horsepower 2.7L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Lots of room in the second row, including seats that recline and move back & forth. Having the third row as an option for occasional use was really the deciding factor. see full Toyota Highlander review |
| 2010 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD |
Third row minimal legroom 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 |
| 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 Lexus SC.