Model Year | 2009 | 2010 | |
Model | Mazda CX-7 | Toyota Highlander | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 244 hp@5000 258 lb-ft@2500 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 270 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,751 mm | 2,789 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,674 mm | 4,785 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,872 mm | 1,910 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,646 mm | 1,730 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,782 kg | 1,895 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 69 L | 73 L | -4 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,008 mm | 1,031 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,473 mm | 1,516 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,392 mm | 1,440 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,059 mm | 1,097 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 998 mm | 1,019 mm | 997 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,417 mm | 1,511 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,346 mm | 1,435 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 925 mm | 973 mm | -48 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 922 mm | -922 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,397 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,074 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 742 mm | -742 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,984 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,812 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 847 L | 292 L | 555 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 29.9 | 1,198 L | 28.9 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,659 L | 2,701 L | -1 L |
2009 Mazda CX-7 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 244hp 2.3L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
seats in rear are tight, they do not slide or recline where as Honda CRV rear seats are much more flexible for kids and families. My crv is 2007 and the rear seats recline and the entire bench can slide front and back to create instant leg room see full Mazda CX-7 review |
2010 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2010 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD |
Third row minimal legroom see full Toyota Highlander review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Only two seats in the 2nd row, very small leg room in the 3rd row. see full Toyota Highlander review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
seats were hard and flat. Even top of the line luxury model seats were a big disappointment . . . one of the principal reasons we did not choose this vehicle see full Toyota Highlander review |