2026 Lexus RX vs 2026 Toyota Highlander
📊 Key Differences
- Fuel economy: 36 MPG vs 35 MPG combined — Lexus RX is more efficient
- Annual fuel cost: $2250 vs $1950 — Toyota Highlander saves $ per year
- Fuel type: Premium Gasoline vs Regular Gasoline
| Specification | 2026 Lexus RX | 2026 Toyota Highlander |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Class | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| Fuel Type | Premium Gasoline | Regular Gasoline |
| Drive | All-Wheel Drive | All-Wheel Drive |
| Transmission | Automatic (AV-S6) | Automatic (AV-S6) |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Displacement (L) | 2.5 | 2.5 |
| City MPG | 37 | 35 |
| Highway MPG | 34 | 34 |
| Combined MPG | 36 | 35 |
| Annual Fuel Cost | $2250 | $1950 |
| CO₂ (g/mile) | 244.0 | 253.0 |
| EPA Fuel Economy Score | 7/10 | 6/10 |
| EPA GHG Score | 7/10 | 6/10 |
| Overall Safety | — | 5/5 ★ |
| Frontal Crash | — | 4/5 |
| Side Crash | — | 5/5 |
| Rollover | — | 4/5 |
🚗 2026 Lexus RX
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD with 36 MPG combined fuel economy. Runs on Premium Gasoline. All-Wheel Drive drivetrain.
Full Lexus RX Profile →🚗 2026 Toyota Highlander
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD with 35 MPG combined fuel economy. Runs on Regular Gasoline. All-Wheel Drive drivetrain.
Full Toyota Highlander Profile →🔗 Related