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 Torque @ RPM |
263 @ 4700
|
310 @ 1700
|
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
290 @ 6300
|
265 @ 6000
|
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Spare Wheel Size |
Compact in
|
Compact in
|
| Spare Wheel Material |
Steel
|
Steel
|
| Spare Tire Size |
Compact
|
Compact
|
| Rear Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Aluminum
|
| Rear Wheel Size |
18 X 8 in
|
18 X 8 in
|
| Front Tire Size |
P235/65VR18
|
P235/65VR18
|
| Front Wheel Size |
18 X 8 in
|
18 X 8 in
|
| Front Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Aluminum
|
| Rear Tire Size |
P235/65VR18
|
P235/65VR18
|
Suspension
| 2022 Lexus RX 350L | 2026 Toyota Highlander | |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension Type - Front |
Strut
|
Strut
|
| Suspension Type - Rear |
Double Wishbone
|
Multi-Link
|
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) |
Double Wishbone
|
Multi-Link
|
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) |
Strut
|
Strut
|
Steering
| 2022 Lexus RX 350L | 2026 Toyota Highlander | |
|---|---|---|
| Steering Type |
Rack-Pinion
|
Rack-Pinion
|
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb |
45 ft
|
37 ft
|
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Measurements
| 2022 Lexus RX 350L | 2026 Toyota Highlander | |
|---|---|---|
| Rear Door Opening Width |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Height, Overall |
67 in
|
68 in
|
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Min Ground Clearance |
8 in
|
8 in
|
| Second Leg Room |
31 in
|
39 in
|
| Cargo Area Width @ Beltline |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Second Head Room |
39 in
|
39 in
|
| Front Shoulder Room |
58 in
|
59 in
|
| Third Hip Room |
46 in
|
46 in
|
| Cargo Volume to Seat 3 |
6 ft³
|
16 ft³
|
| Cargo Volume to Seat 2 |
15 ft³
|
48 ft³
|
| Length, Overall |
197 in
|
195 in
|
| Cargo Box (Area) Height |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Front Leg Room |
41 in
|
42 in
|
| Front Head Room |
40 in
|
40 in
|
| Third Head Room |
35 in
|
36 in
|
| Passenger Capacity |
7
|
7
|
| Track Width, Rear |
64 in
|
65 in
|
| Front Hip Room |
56 in
|
57 in
|
| Liftover Height |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Third Shoulder Room |
46 in
|
55 in
|
| Cargo Volume to Seat 1 |
34 ft³
|
84 ft³
|
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Track Width, Front |
64 in
|
65 in
|
| Second Hip Room |
56 in
|
57 in
|
| Third Leg Room |
24 in
|
28 in
|
| Rear Door Opening Height |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Width, Max w/o mirrors |
75 in
|
76 in
|
| Wheelbase |
110 in
|
112 in
|
| Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Passenger Volume |
117 ft³
|
140 ft³
|
| Second Shoulder Room |
58 in
|
58 in
|
Weight & Capacity
| 2022 Lexus RX 350L | 2026 Toyota Highlander | |
|---|---|---|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
N/A
|
5,000 lbs
|
| Base Curb Weight |
4,464 lbs
|
4,376 lbs
|
| Curb Weight - Rear |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Maximum Trailering Capacity |
N/A
|
5,000 lbs
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
N/A
|
500 lbs
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
N/A
|
500 lbs
|
| Curb Weight - Front |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
N/A
|
5,000 lbs
|
| Maximum Payload Capacity |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
19 gal
|
18 gal
|
| Total Option Weight |
0 lbs
|
0 lbs
|
| Curb Weight |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Safety
| 2022 Lexus RX 350L | 2026 Toyota Highlander | |
|---|---|---|
| Blind Spot Monitor |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Stability Control |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Backup Camera |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Lane Departure Warning |
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Brakes
| 2022 Lexus RX 350L | 2026 Toyota Highlander | |
|---|---|---|
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
13 in
|
13 in
|
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Brake Type |
4-Wheel Disc
|
4-Wheel Disc
|
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
13 in
|
13 in
|
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Brake ABS System |
4-Wheel
|
4-Wheel
|
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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