Model Year | 2012 | 2011 | |
Model | Mazda Mazda2 | Toyota Highlander | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 98.0 in | 109.8 in | -11.8 in |
Length | 155.5 in | 188.4 in | -32.9 in |
Width | 66.7 in | 75.2 in | -8.5 in |
Height | 58.1 in | 68.1 in | -10 in |
Curb Weight | 2306 lb. | 3946 lb. | -1640 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 11.3 gal. | 19.2 gal. | -7.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.1 in | 40.6 in | -1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 52.8 in | 59.7 in | -6.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 50.9 in | 56.7 in | -5.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 43.2 in | -1.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 40.1 in | -3.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 51.2 in | 59.5 in | -8.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 46.8 in | 56.5 in | -9.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.8 in | 38.3 in | -3.5 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 36.3 in | -36.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 55.0 in | -55 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 42.3 in | -42.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 29.2 in | -29.2 in |
Total Legroom | 76.9 in (over 2 rows) | 110.7 in (over 3 rows) | -33.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.3 ft3 | 10.3 ft3 | 3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 13.3 | 42.3 ft3 | -29 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 27.0 ft3 | 95.4 ft3 | -68.4 ft3 |
2012 Mazda Mazda2 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 100-horsepower 1.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Adequate, but no more, for a large 6 footer. see full Mazda Mazda2 review |
2012 Mazda Mazda2 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 100-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
The rear seats are pretty good but the headrests are poorly executed. They either poke the passenger in the back or put their head in an uncomfortable position. see full Mazda Mazda2 review |
2011 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I am 6 foot tall, and there is plenty of head and leg room in the driving position. Easy access as well. see full Toyota Highlander review |
2010 | 4dr SUV 187-horsepower 2.7L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Lots of room in the second row, including seats that recline and move back & forth. Having the third row as an option for occasional use was really the deciding factor. see full Toyota Highlander review |
2011 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
3rd row seats are useless to me. Too little room for adults. Should have been an option for families with small children. With 3rd row seating, you lose storage space. see full Toyota Highlander review |
2011 | 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD |
Third row minimal legroom see full Toyota Highlander review |