Lexus RX 350L vs. Toyota Highlander
Highlights
| 2022 Lexus RX 350L | 2026 Toyota Highlander | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP |
$48,750
|
$46,270
|
| Towing Capacity |
N/A
|
5,000 lbs
|
| Cargo Capacity |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Engine Type |
Regular Gasoline V-6
|
Intercooled Turbo Regular Gasoline I-4
|
| MPG |
19 City / 26 Hwy
|
21 City / 28 Hwy
|
| Horsepower |
290 hp
|
265 hp
|
| Drive Type |
Front Wheel Drive
|
All Wheel Drive
|
| Seating Capacity |
6
|
8
|
| Basic Warranty |
4 yr / 50,000 mi
|
3 yr / 36,000 mi
|
Engine
| 2022 Lexus RX 350L | 2026 Toyota Highlander | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Type |
Regular Gasoline V-6
|
Intercooled Turbo Regular Gasoline I-4
|
| Displacement |
3.5 L/211
|
2.4 L/146
|
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
290 @ 6300
|
265 @ 6000
|
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
263 @ 4700
|
310 @ 1700
|
| Transmission Options |
|
|
| MPG |
19 City / 26 Hwy
|
21 City / 28 Hwy
|
| Total Cooling System Capacity |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Tires & Wheels
| 2022 Lexus RX 350L | 2026 Toyota Highlander | |
|---|---|---|
| Front Tire Size |
P235/65VR18
|
P235/65VR18
|
| Rear Tire Size |
P235/65VR18
|
P235/65VR18
|
| Spare Tire Size |
Compact
|
Compact
|
| Front Wheel Size |
18 X 8 in
|
18 X 8 in
|
| Rear Wheel Size |
18 X 8 in
|
18 X 8 in
|
| Spare Wheel Size |
Compact in
|
Compact in
|
| Front Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Aluminum
|
| Rear Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Aluminum
|
| Spare Wheel Material |
Steel
|
Steel
|
Suspension
| 2022 Lexus RX 350L | 2026 Toyota Highlander | |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension Type - Front |
Strut
|
Strut
|
| Suspension Type - Rear |
Double Wishbone
|
Multi-Link
|
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) |
Strut
|
Strut
|
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) |
Double Wishbone
|
Multi-Link
|
Steering
| 2022 Lexus RX 350L | 2026 Toyota Highlander | |
|---|---|---|
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb |
45 ft
|
37 ft
|
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Steering Type |
Rack-Pinion
|
Rack-Pinion
|
Measurements
| 2022 Lexus RX 350L | 2026 Toyota Highlander | |
|---|---|---|
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Area Width @ Beltline |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Box (Area) Height |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Liftover Height |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Volume to Seat 1 |
34 ft³
|
84 ft³
|
| Cargo Volume to Seat 2 |
15 ft³
|
48 ft³
|
| Cargo Volume to Seat 3 |
6 ft³
|
16 ft³
|
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Rear Door Opening Width |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Rear Door Opening Height |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Min Ground Clearance |
8 in
|
8 in
|
| Track Width, Rear |
64 in
|
65 in
|
| Track Width, Front |
64 in
|
65 in
|
| Height, Overall |
67 in
|
68 in
|
| Width, Max w/o mirrors |
75 in
|
76 in
|
| Length, Overall |
197 in
|
195 in
|
| Wheelbase |
110 in
|
112 in
|
| Third Hip Room |
46 in
|
46 in
|
| Third Shoulder Room |
46 in
|
55 in
|
| Third Leg Room |
24 in
|
28 in
|
| Third Head Room |
35 in
|
36 in
|
| Second Hip Room |
56 in
|
57 in
|
| Second Shoulder Room |
58 in
|
58 in
|
| Second Leg Room |
31 in
|
39 in
|
| Second Head Room |
39 in
|
39 in
|
| Front Hip Room |
56 in
|
57 in
|
| Front Shoulder Room |
58 in
|
59 in
|
| Front Leg Room |
41 in
|
42 in
|
| Front Head Room |
40 in
|
40 in
|
| Passenger Capacity |
7
|
7
|
| Passenger Volume |
117 ft³
|
140 ft³
|
Weight & Capacity
| 2022 Lexus RX 350L | 2026 Toyota Highlander | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Option Weight |
0 lbs
|
0 lbs
|
| Curb Weight |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
19 gal
|
18 gal
|
| Base Curb Weight |
4,464 lbs
|
4,376 lbs
|
| Curb Weight - Front |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Curb Weight - Rear |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Maximum Payload Capacity |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
N/A
|
5,000 lbs
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
N/A
|
500 lbs
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
N/A
|
5,000 lbs
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
N/A
|
500 lbs
|
| Maximum Trailering Capacity |
N/A
|
5,000 lbs
|
Safety
| 2022 Lexus RX 350L | 2026 Toyota Highlander | |
|---|---|---|
| Backup Camera |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Blind Spot Monitor |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Lane Departure Warning |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Stability Control |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Automatic Emergency Braking |
Standard
|
Not available
|
Entertainment
| 2022 Lexus RX 350L | 2026 Toyota Highlander | |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth® |
Standard
|
Standard
|
Electrical
| 2022 Lexus RX 350L | 2026 Toyota Highlander | |
|---|---|---|
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Brakes
| 2022 Lexus RX 350L | 2026 Toyota Highlander | |
|---|---|---|
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
13 in
|
13 in
|
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
13 in
|
13 in
|
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Brake ABS System |
4-Wheel
|
4-Wheel
|
| Brake Type |
4-Wheel Disc
|
4-Wheel Disc
|
FAQ
Which is more reliable, the 2022 Lexus RX 350L or the 2026 Toyota Highlander?
The 2022 Lexus RX 350L and the 2026 Toyota Highlander are equally reliable according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 4.7.
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2022 Lexus RX 350L or the 2026 Toyota Highlander?
The 2026 Toyota Highlander is more fuel efficient than the 2022 Lexus RX 350L with 24 MPG combined versus 22 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2022 Lexus RX 350L or the 2026 Toyota Highlander?
The 2026 Toyota Highlander is cheaper than the 2022 Lexus RX 350L with a $46,270 starting MSRP versus a $48,750 starting MSRP.
Which has a better safety rating, the 2022 Lexus RX 350L or the 2026 Toyota Highlander?
The 2026 Toyota Highlander has a better safety rating than the 2022 Lexus RX 350L according to the NHTSA with an overall 5/5 safety rating versus an overall 4/5 safety rating.
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