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2012 Mazda CX-7 and 2009 Toyota Highlander Specifications
| Model Year | 2012 | 2009 | |
| Model | Mazda CX-7 | Toyota Highlander | |
| Engine | turbocharged 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 182 kW@5000 350 Nm@2500 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 201 kW@6200 336 Nm@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 | 4,681 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 | 1,815 kg | 1,895 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 62 L | 73 L | -11 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Mazda CX-7
| 2012 Mazda CX-7 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr SUV 161-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Tight seating in rear unless seats are pulled way fwd. see full Mazda CX-7 review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Toyota Highlander
| 2009 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 |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Limo-like leg room and captains chairs see full Toyota Highlander review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 209-horsepower 3.3L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD |
The widest seats of all Midsize SUVs (X5, Q7, Tourag, Cayenne, etc.) see full Toyota Highlander review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Third row seating and 2nd row has more leg room than the Murano by about 1". see full Toyota Highlander review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
4 cup holders see full Toyota Highlander review |
| 2009 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
3rd row seat is full bench seat and individual side can not be raised or lowered independently. Access and available room much less than MDX. see full Toyota Highlander review |
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