Mazda CX-5 (2016) vs. Toyota Highlander (2018) Specs

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2016 Mazda CX-5 and 2018 Toyota Highlander Specifications

Model Year	2016	2018
Model	Mazda CX-5	Toyota Highlander
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	106.3 in	109.8 in	-3.5 in
Length	179.3 in	192.5 in	-13.2 in
Width	72.4 in	75.8 in	-3.4 in
Height	65.7 in	68.1 in	-2.4 in
Curb Weight	3212 lb.	4165 lb.	-953 lb.
Fuel Capacity	14.8 gal.	19.2 gal.	-4.4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.1 in	40.7 in	-0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.5 in	59.3 in	-1.8 in
Hip Room, Row 1	55.2 in	57.2 in	-2 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.0 in	44.2 in	-3.2 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.0 in	39.9 in	-0.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.5 in	59.6 in	-4.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2	53.7 in	57.1 in	-3.4 in
Legroom, Row 2	39.3 in	38.4 in	0.9 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	35.9 in	-35.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	55.0 in	-55 in
Hip Room, Row 3	0.0 in	45.6 in	-45.6 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	27.7 in	-27.7 in
Total Legroom	80.3 in (over 2 rows)	110.3 in (over 3 rows)	-30 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	34.1 ft³	13.8 ft³	20.3 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	34.1	42.3 ft³	-8.2
Cargo Volume, Maximum	64.8 ft³	83.7 ft³	-18.9 ft³

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Mazda CX-5

2016 Mazda CX-5 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	There's enough room for four adults inside the Mazda CX-5. But the Honda CR-V and some others are considerably roomier. Want an occasional third-row seat? While Nissan and Volkswagen offer one in their compact crossovers, Mazda does not. see full Mazda CX-5 review

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Mazda CX-5

2016 Mazda CX-5 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2015	4dr SUV 184-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Soon after I bought the Mazda, I did an 8 hour trip in it. I found the seat comfort to be most satisfactory. I had no trouble finding a comfortable driving position using the power seat, and, the lumbar support. see full Mazda CX-5 review

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2018 Toyota Highlander

2018 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2018	4dr SUV 295-horsepower 3.5L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD	3rd row seat is midget sized. Claiming that the Highlander is an 8-passenger vehicle is a lie. It's either 5 normal-sized people, or Snow White and the 7 dwarfs. There is no way you can accommodate 8 normal-sized people comfortably in this car. see full Toyota Highlander review

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