Model Year | 2018 | 2019 | |
Model | Mazda CX-5 | Toyota Highlander | |
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Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.2 in | 109.8 in | -3.6 in |
Length | 179.1 in | 192.5 in | -13.4 in |
Width | 72.5 in | 75.8 in | -3.3 in |
Height | 65.3 in | 68.1 in | -2.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3563 lb. | 4165 lb. | -602 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.8 gal. | 19.2 gal. | -4.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.7 in | 40.7 in | -1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.1 in | 59.3 in | -2.2 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 | 54.8 in | 59.6 in | -4.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.3 in | 57.1 in | -1.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.6 in | 38.4 in | 1.2 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 | 80.6 in (over 2 rows) | 110.3 in (over 3 rows) | -29.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 30.9 ft3 | 13.8 ft3 | 17.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 30.9 | 42.3 ft3 | -11.4 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 59.6 ft3 | 83.7 ft3 | -24.1 ft3 |
2018 Mazda CX-5 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
According to the official specs, the Mazda CX-5 offers about a half-inch more rear legroom than the RDX. In reality, though, the Acura has an extra inch or so. While neither is cramped, you'll find significantly more rear seat legroom in a Honda CR-V, Subaru Forester, or Toyota RAV4. If you'll be putting three people in back, the Acura does have the advantage of two additional inches of shoulder room. The RDX's additional width might not be good for handling agility, but it is very good for a rear center passenger. see full Mazda CX-5 review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Mazda CX-5.
2019 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2020 | 4dr SUV 295-horsepower 3.5L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The 3rd row seating is just not for adults at all, and I'm not certain that children would be easy to fit back there as well. I'm not sure what Toyota was thinking, even making the 2020 longer didn't make any difference at all. My one complaint is it is just TOO SMALL! see full Toyota Highlander review |
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 |