Compare Lexus RX vs Toyota Highlander

Engine

3.5-liter V6 Gas

Engine

3.5-liter V6 Gas

Transmission

8-Speed Automatic

Transmission

8-Speed Automatic

Drivetrain

Front-Wheel Drive

Drivetrain

Front-Wheel Drive

Fuel Economy

City: 20 MPG

Hwy: 27 MPG

Fuel Economy

City: 21 MPG

Hwy: 29 MPG

Fuel Tank Capacity

19.2 gallons

Fuel Tank Capacity

17.9 gallons

Seating Capacity

5 seater

Seating Capacity

8 seater

56

More

40

More

Engine and Transmission

Engine

3.5-liter V6 Gas

Horsepower

295 hp @ 6300 rpm

295 hp @ 6600 rpm

Torque

267 lb-ft @ 4700 rpm

263 lb-ft @ 4700 rpm

Transmission

8-Speed Automatic

Drivetrain

Front-Wheel Drive

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter

45.2 ft

37.4 ft

Wheels

Front Wheel Size

18" x 8"

18" x 7.5"

Rear Wheel Size

18" x 8"

18" x 7.5"

Suspension

Front Suspension

Strut

Rear Suspension

Double Wishbone

Multi-Link

Tires

Front Tire

P235/65VR18

P235/65SR18

Rear Tire

P235/65VR18

P235/65SR18

Spare Tire

Compact

Fuel Economy

Combined

23 MPG

24 MPG

City

20 MPG

21 MPG

Highway

27 MPG

29 MPG

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

7.7 Tons/yr

7.5 Tons/yr

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity

19.2 gallons

17.9 gallons

Cruising Range City

384 miles

375.9 miles

Cruising Range Highway

518.4 miles

519.1 miles

Exterior Dimensions

Length

192.5 in

194.9 in

Height

67.7 in

68.1 in

Max Width

74.6 in

76 in

Front Width

64.4 in

65.3 in

Rear Width

64 in

65.4 in

Wheelbase

109.8 in

112.2 in

Interior Space

Seating Capacity

5 seater

8 seater

Front Seat Leg Room

44.1 in

40.4 in

Front Seat Headroom

39.4 in

39.9 in

Front Seat Shoulder Room

57.8 in

59 in

Front Seat Hip Room

56.6 in

57.2 in

Rear Seat Leg Room

38 in

41 in

Rear Seat Headroom

39.1 in

39.4 in

Rear Seat Shoulder Room

57.6 in

58.7 in

Rear Seat Hip Room

56.1 in

57 in

Third Row Leg Room

N/A

27.7 in

Third Row Headroom

N/A

36.1 in

Third Row Shoulder Room

N/A

55 in

Third Row Hip Room

N/A

45.6 in

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight

4,222 lbs

4,145 lbs

Maximum Towing Capacity

3,500 lbs

5,000 lbs

Cargo Space

Cargo Volume to Seat 1

56.3 ft³

84.3 ft³

Cargo Volume to Seat 2

18.4 ft³

48.4 ft³

Cargo Volume to Seat 3

18.4 ft³

16 ft³

Standard Exterior Colors

Atomic Silver
Caviar
Eminent White Pearl
Matador Red Mica
Moonbeam Beige Metallic
Nebula Gray Pearl
Nightfall Mica
Nori Green Pearl
Obsidian

Blizzard Pearl
Blueprint
Celestial Silver Metallic
Magnetic Gray Metallic
Midnight Black Metallic
Opulent Amber

Standard Interior Materials

Birch, NuLuxe Seat Trim
Birch, NuLuxe Seat Trim
Birch, Semi-Aniline Leather Seat Trim
Black, NuLuxe Seat Trim
Black, NuLuxe Seat Trim
Black, Semi-Aniline Leather Seat Trim
Noble Brown, Semi-Aniline Leather Seat Trim
Parchment, NuLuxe Seat Trim
Parchment, NuLuxe Seat Trim
Parchment, Semi-Aniline Leather Seat Trim

Black, Fabric Seat Trim
Gray, Fabric Seat Trim

Infotainment

HD Radio

Standard

Not Available

Bluetooth Connection

Standard

Satellite Radio

Standard

Smart Device Integration

Standard

WiFi Hotspot

Standard

Auxiliary Audio Input

Standard

MP3 Player

Standard

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats

Standard

Cloth Seats

Standard

Leather Seats

Standard

Leather Steering Wheel

Standard

Not Available

Premium Synthetic Seats

Standard

Vinyl Seats

Standard

Woodgrain Interior Trim

Optional

Not Available

Sun/Moonroof

Optional

Not Available

Comfort

Head-Up Display

Optional

Not Available

Navigation System

Optional

Not Available

Steering Wheel Audio Controls

Standard

Power Liftgate

Standard

Not Available

Power Mirror(s)

Standard

A/C

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control

Standard

Automatic Parking

Optional

Not Available

Climate Control

Standard

Cooled Front Seat(s)

Optional

Not Available

Cruise Control

Standard

Hands-Free Liftgate

Optional

Not Available

Heated Front Seat(s)

Optional

Not Available

Heated Rear Seat(s)

Optional

Not Available

Heated Steering Wheel

Optional

Not Available

Keyless Entry

Standard

Multi-Zone A/C

Standard

Power Driver Seat

Standard

Power Passenger Seat

Standard

Not Available

Remote Engine Start

Standard

Not Available

Remote Trunk Release

Standard

Not Available

Seat Memory

Optional

Not Available

Universal Garage Door Opener

Standard

Not Available

Rear A/C

Not Available

Standard

Keyless Start

Standard

Telematics

Standard

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera

Standard

Rear Parking Aid

Optional

Not Available

Blind Spot Monitor

Optional

Not Available

Lane Departure Warning

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist

Standard

ABS

Standard

Tire Pressure Monitor

Standard

Brake Assist

Standard

Stability Control

Standard

Traction Control

Standard

US NHTSA crash test result

Overall Rating

N/A

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

N/A

Side Crash Rating

N/A

Rollover Rating

N/A

Airbags

Driver Air Bag

Standard

Front Head Air Bag

Standard

Front Side Air Bag

Standard

Knee Air Bag

Standard

Passenger Air Bag

Standard

Rear Head Air Bag

Standard

Rear Side Air Bag

Standard

Not Available

Warranty Summary

Basic

4 Years / 50,000 Miles

3 Years / 36,000 Miles

Corrosion

6 Years / Unlimited Miles

5 Years / Unlimited Miles

Drivetrain

6 Years / 70,000 Miles

5 Years / 60,000 Miles

Maintenance

1 Years / 10,000 Miles

2 Years / 25,000 Miles

Roadside Assistance

4 Years / Unlimited Miles

2 Years / Unlimited Miles

Compare Lexus RX vs Toyota Highlander

Overview

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Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Steering

Wheels

Suspension

Tires

Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Emissions

Fuel Tank

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Interior Space

Weight and Towing

Cargo Space

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

Standard Interior Materials

Features and Options

Infotainment

Interior Trim

Comfort

Safety

Safety Features

US NHTSA crash test result

Airbags

Warranty

Warranty Summary