Matchup
Lexus TX vs Toyota Grand Highlander
The 2026 TX 350 AWD against the 2026 Grand Highlander XLE AWD, through ten physics labs and every official rating we could find.
Last checked Oct 28, 2026. Every figure links to its source.
The short answer
- The TX stops from 70 mph in 172 ft, 12 ft shorter than the Grand Highlander (184 ft). TestedCar and DriverTestedCar and Driver
- In the trims shown, the Grand Highlander costs $11,865 less: $48,225 against $60,090 for the TX, destination included. PublishedLexusPublishedToyota
- The Grand Highlander seats 8; the TX seats 7. Published
- Passing from 50 to 70 mph takes 4.6 s in the TX and 4.9 s in the Grand Highlander. TestedCar and DriverTestedCar and Driver
Who each one suits
The Grand Highlander is the same platform and 2.4 L turbo for $11,865 less in these trims, with an eighth seat. Both are rated 23 mpg and tow 5,000 lb. It also has the fuller IIHS record: Good in the updated moderate overlap and side tests and Acceptable headlights, where IIHS has rated the TX only in the small overlap test (both Acceptable).
The TX stops from 70 mph in 172 ft against 184 and passes from 50 to 70 mph in 4.6 s against 4.9. It also lists more head room, 41.4 in up front and 40.1 in the second row against 40.0 and 38.5, partly because this TX has no panoramic roof.
At a glance
| TX | Grand Highlander | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price, this trim | $60,090PublishedLexus | $48,225PublishedToyota |
| Powertrain | 2.4 L turbocharged four (T24A-FTS) with port and direct injection · Full-time electronically controlled AWD (75:25 to 50:50 front/rear) | 2.4 L turbocharged four (T24A-FTS) with port and direct injection · Dynamic Torque Control AWD (electromagnetic rear coupling) |
| 0–60 mph, tested or claimed | 7.1 sTestedCar and Driver | 7.0 sTestedCar and Driver |
| Braking 70–0 mph, tested | 172 ft (52.4 m)TestedCar and Driver | 184 ft (56.1 m)TestedCar and Driver |
| EPA combined | 23 mpg (10.2 L/100 km)PublishedEPA | 23 mpg (10.2 L/100 km)PublishedEPA |
| Cargo behind the second row | 57.4 cu ft (1,625 L)PublishedLexus | 58.0 cu ft (1,642 L)TestedCar and Driver |
| Large suitcases, packed | 8Simulatedfrom Lexus | 8Simulatedfrom Toyota Canada |
| Seats | 7Published | 8Published |
| Crash ratings | NHTSA 5★ overall · IIHS crash tests A/–/– | NHTSA 5★ overall · IIHS crash tests A/G/G |
Acceleration
Passing from 50 to 70 mph takes 4.6 s in the TX and 4.9 s in the Grand Highlander.
| TX | Grand Highlander | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 275 hp (205 kW)PublishedLexus | 265 hp (198 kW)PublishedToyota |
| Torque | 317 lb-ft (430 Nm)PublishedLexus | 310 lb-ft (420 Nm)PublishedToyota Canada |
| 0–60 mph, tested or claimed | 7.1 sTestedCar and Driver | 7.0 sTestedCar and Driver |
| 0–60 mph, our simulation | 7.3 sSimulatedfrom Car and Driver | 6.6 sSimulatedfrom Car and Driver |
| Passing, 50–70 mph | 4.6 sTestedCar and Driver | 4.9 sTestedCar and Driver |
| Quarter mile | 15.4 sTestedCar and Driver | 15.3 sTestedCar and Driver |
Braking and stopping distance
The TX stops from 70 mph in 172 ft, 12 ft shorter than the Grand Highlander (184 ft).
| TX | Grand Highlander | |
|---|---|---|
| Braking 70–0 mph, tested | 172 ft (52.4 m)TestedCar and Driver | 184 ft (56.1 m)TestedCar and Driver |
| Braking 60–0 mph, tested | 124 ft (37.8 m)TestedMotorTrend | 127 ft (38.7 m)TestedMotorTrend |
| Wet road from 70 mph, 1 s reaction | 357 ft (108.9 m)Simulatedfrom Car and Driver | 376 ft (114.5 m)Simulatedfrom Car and Driver |
| Dry road from 70 mph, 1 s reaction | 275 ft (83.7 m)Simulatedfrom Car and Driver | 287 ft (87.4 m)Simulatedfrom Car and Driver |
| Packed snow from 30 mph, 1 s reaction | 166 ft (50.5 m)Simulatedfrom Car and Driver | 174 ft (53.1 m)Simulatedfrom Car and Driver |
Rollover
It takes a 12 mph sideways slide into a curb to roll the Grand Highlander; the TX goes over at 11 mph.
| TX | Grand Highlander | |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA rollover rating | 4★ · 17.4% riskTestedNHTSA | 4★ · 17.4% riskTestedNHTSA |
| Sideways slide that trips it into a roll | 11 mph (18 km/h)Simulated, estimated inputs | 12 mph (19 km/h)Simulated, estimated inputs |
| Static stability factor (half-track ÷ CoG height) | 1.20Simulated, estimated inputs | 1.21Simulated, estimated inputs |
Efficiency and running costs
No meaningful gap between the TX and the Grand Highlander on what we can measure here.
| TX | Grand Highlander | |
|---|---|---|
| EPA combined | 23 mpg (10.2 L/100 km)PublishedEPA | 23 mpg (10.2 L/100 km)PublishedEPA |
| Fuel or charging, 15,000 mi a year | $2,920/yrDerivedEPA | $2,920/yrDerivedEPA |
| Steady 75 mph, our simulation | 31 mpg (7.6 L/100 km)Simulatedfrom Car and Driver | 29 mpg (8.1 L/100 km)Simulatedfrom Car and Driver |
| Drag coefficient | 0.34PublishedLexus | 0.38DerivedEPA |
Grip, snow and maneuvering
No meaningful gap between the TX and the Grand Highlander on what we can measure here.
| TX | Grand Highlander | |
|---|---|---|
| Skidpad grip, tested | 0.82 gTestedCar and Driver | 0.80 gTestedCar and Driver |
| Cornering grip, our simulation | 0.82 gSimulatedfrom Car and Driver | 0.80 gSimulatedfrom Car and Driver |
| Pulling away on packed snow | 0.27 gSimulatedfrom Car and Driver | 0.25 gSimulatedfrom Car and Driver |
| Turning circle | 38.1 ft (11.6 m)PublishedLexus | 38.1 ft (11.6 m)PublishedC/D specs |
| Ground clearance | 7.9 in (20 cm)PublishedLexus | 8.0 in (20 cm)PublishedToyota Canada |
| Tires | Goodyear Assurance Finesse 255/55R20 107W · 255/55R20TestedCar and Driver | Michelin Primacy All Season 255/65R18 111H · 255/65R18TestedCar and Driver |
Space, luggage and fit
The Grand Highlander seats 8; the TX seats 7.
| TX | Grand Highlander | |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 7Published | 8Published |
| Large suitcases, packed | 8Simulatedfrom Lexus | 8Simulatedfrom Toyota Canada |
| Carry-ons in the space left | 4Simulatedfrom Lexus | 4Simulatedfrom Toyota Canada |
| Cargo behind the second row | 57.4 cu ft (1,625 L)PublishedLexus | 58.0 cu ft (1,642 L)TestedCar and Driver |
| Cargo, seats folded | 97.0 cu ft (2,747 L)PublishedLexus | 98.0 cu ft (2,775 L)TestedCar and Driver |
| Towing | 5,000 lb (2,268 kg)PublishedLexus | 5,000 lb (2,268 kg)PublishedToyota |
| Driver head room, 6 ft 4 in driver | +0.4 in (1 cm)Simulated, estimated inputs | +1.1 in (3 cm)Simulated, estimated inputs |
| Driver head room, 5 ft 11 in driver | +2.9 in (7 cm)Simulated, estimated inputs | +3.5 in (9 cm)Simulated, estimated inputs |
| Driver head room, 5 ft 4 in driver | +5.9 in (15 cm)Simulated, estimated inputs | +6.6 in (17 cm)Simulated, estimated inputs |
| Rear head room, 5 ft 11 in passenger | +1.6 in (4 cm)Simulated, estimated inputs | +2.1 in (5 cm)Simulated, estimated inputs |
| Rear knee room, 5 ft 11 in behind 5 ft 11 in | +6.0 in (15 cm)Simulated, estimated inputs | +6.0 in (15 cm)Simulated, estimated inputs |
| Rear head and knee, 6 ft 4 in behind 6 ft 4 in | −1.0 in head · +1.7 in kneeSimulated, estimated inputs | −0.5 in head · +1.7 in kneeSimulated, estimated inputs |
| Front head room, published | 41.4 in (105 cm)PublishedEdmunds | 40.0 in (102 cm)PublishedToyota Canada |
| Rear head room, published | 40.1 in (102 cm)PublishedEdmunds | 38.5 in (98 cm)PublishedToyota Canada |
| Rear leg room, published | 39.5 in (100 cm)PublishedLexus | 39.5 in (100 cm)PublishedToyota Canada |
Cabin noise
No meaningful gap between the TX and the Grand Highlander on what we can measure here.
| TX | Grand Highlander | |
|---|---|---|
| Cabin sound at 70 mph | 66 dBAEstimateCar and Driver | 67 dBATestedCar and Driver |
Visibility
No meaningful gap between the TX and the Grand Highlander on what we can measure here.
| TX | Grand Highlander | |
|---|---|---|
| Road hidden in front of the bumper, 5 ft 9 in driver | 29 ft (8.7 m)Simulated | 27 ft (8.3 m)Simulated |
| Ground visible within 33 ft ahead | 39%Simulated | 37%Simulated |
Headlights and night stopping
No meaningful gap between the TX and the Grand Highlander on what we can measure here.
| TX | Grand Highlander | |
|---|---|---|
| IIHS headlight rating | no data | AcceptableTestedIIHS |
| Low beams, straight road (right edge) | no data | 429 ft (130.9 m)TestedIIHS |
| Fastest you can stop inside the low beams | no data | 82 mph (132 km/h)Simulatedfrom IIHS |
| High beams, straight road (right edge) | no data | 467 ft (142.2 m)TestedIIHS |
Crash safety
No meaningful gap between the TX and the Grand Highlander on what we can measure here.
| TX | Grand Highlander | |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA overall | 5★TestedNHTSA | 5★TestedNHTSA |
| IIHS small overlap front | AcceptableTestedIIHS | AcceptableTestedIIHS |
| IIHS moderate overlap front (updated) | no data | GoodTestedIIHS |
| IIHS side (updated) | no data | GoodTestedIIHS |
| Curb weight | 4,427 lb (2,008 kg)TestedCar and Driver | 4,446 lb (2,017 kg)TestedCar and Driver |
Where each one wins
Lexus TX
- The TX stops from 70 mph in 172 ft, 12 ft shorter than the Grand Highlander (184 ft). TestedCar and DriverTestedCar and Driver
- Passing from 50 to 70 mph takes 4.6 s in the TX and 4.9 s in the Grand Highlander. TestedCar and DriverTestedCar and Driver
Toyota Grand Highlander
- In the trims shown, the Grand Highlander costs $11,865 less: $48,225 against $60,090 for the TX, destination included. PublishedLexusPublishedToyota
- The Grand Highlander seats 8; the TX seats 7. Published
- It takes a 12 mph sideways slide into a curb to roll the Grand Highlander; the TX goes over at 11 mph. Simulated, estimated inputs
Other trims
- TX 350 AWD · on this page
- TX 500h F Sport Performance
- Grand Highlander XLE AWD · on this page
- Grand Highlander Hybrid MAX Limited
Keep comparing
Sources
- Car and Driver: Tested: 2024 Lexus TX Elbows Its Way into the Three-Row SUV Scene (TX350 FWD test results) (2023-12)
- Car and Driver: Tested: The Larger 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander Hits the Mark (XLE AWD and Hybrid Max Platinum) (2023-08)
- Lexus USA Newsroom: Style, Utility, and Comfort: The 2026 Lexus TX (outputs, cargo, MSRP + DPH price list updated June 19, 2026) (2026-06)
- Toyota: 2026 Grand Highlander trims and base MSRP; $1,595 delivery, processing and handling for Mid SUV/Van (2026-10)
- US EPA (fueleconomy.gov): 2026 Lexus TX 350 AWD (id 49924) and TX 500h AWD (id 49923) ratings (2026-10)
- US EPA (fueleconomy.gov): 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander AWD LE/XLE (id 49938) and Hybrid MAX AWD (id 49937) ratings (2026-10)
- Toyota Canada: 2026 Grand Highlander Product Information (gear ratios, weights, battery, interior, cargo) (2026-10)
- Lexus Canada: 2026 TX Product Information (dimensions, overhangs, Cd, gear ratios, weights, motors, battery, brakes, interior) (2025-12)
- Toyota USA Newsroom: Comfort and Style Mile After Mile in the 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander (2025-07)
- MotorTrend: 2024 Lexus TX350 AWD First Test: Cruiser, Not a Bruiser (TX 350 Luxury AWD) (2024-10)
- MotorTrend: 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander Turbo First Test (Platinum AWD) (2023-08)
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings: 2026 Lexus TX 350 SUV AWD (VehicleId 21637) (2026-10)
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings: 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander SUV AWD (VehicleId 21683) (2026-10)
- US EPA: Data on cars used for testing fuel economy, MY2026 (Grand Highlander coastdown targets and axle ratios) (2026-01)
- Car and Driver (Chrome Data): 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander LE FWD features and specs (track, axle ratio, turning circle) (2026-10)
- Edmunds: 2026 Lexus TX 350 FWD specs (headroom without the panoramic roof) (2026-10)
- IIHS: 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander ratings (crash tests apply to 2024–26 or 2025–26) (2026-10)
- IIHS: 2026 Lexus TX ratings (small overlap only, from Grand Highlander tests) (2026-10)
Badges: Published figures come from the maker, a regulator or a rating agency; Tested from an independent instrumented test; Simulated are computed by our physics from those inputs (how); Estimate means no published value exists. Confirm figures with the maker or your dealer before you buy.