2024 Lexus
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2024 Toyota
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| MPG - City | 15 MPG | 20 - 21 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | 21 MPG | 26 - 28 MPG |
| Seating Capacity | 5 - 7 seats | 7 - 8 seats |
| Cargo Space | 76.9 - 90.5 ft3 | 97.5 ft3 |
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| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Drivetrain | Four Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive |
| Horsepower | 349 hp | 265 hp |
| Towing Capacity | 7,601 - 9,096 lbs | 5,000 lbs |
| Exterior Length | 197.1 in | 201.4 in |
| Exterior Width | 78.0 - 78.7 in | 78.3 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 41.2 in
Rear 36.7 in |
Front 41.7 in
Rear 39.5 in |
| Head Room |
Front 39.4 - 40.3 in
Rear 41.9 - 43.1 in |
Front 40.0 - 41.5 in
Rear 38.5 - 40.2 in |
*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.
Comfort
The Lexus GX 550 offers rear passengers about the same room to stretch out as the Toyota Grand Highlander, with comparable head- and legroom.
The Toyota Grand Highlander will be a hit with tall drivers and their front seat passengers, since it has greater front head- and legroom than the Lexus GX 550.
Convenience
The Toyota Grand Highlander requires fewer stops at the gas station than the Lexus GX 550, making it more convenient to drive.
Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). The Lexus GX 550 will definitely make more of a dent in your wallet than the Toyota Grand Highlander, which has a much lower MSRP.
Dimensions
The Lexus GX 550 is about the same width as the Toyota Grand Highlander.
The Lexus GX 550 is slightly shorter than the Toyota Grand Highlander, which may make it easier to park.
Performance
When considering towing capacity, the Lexus GX 550 is clearly the choice over the Toyota Grand Highlander for pulling heavy loads.
The Lexus GX 550 has a little more horsepower than the Toyota Grand Highlander.
Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the Lexus GX 550 does a much better job of transmitting its engine's horsepower to its wheels than the Toyota Grand Highlander.
Utility
Soccer Moms beware - the Lexus GX 550 seats a lot fewer people than the Toyota Grand Highlander.
The Lexus GX 550 has less cargo space than the Toyota Grand Highlander, which is okay if you don't need to move a lot in one trip.