Model Year | 2007 | 2014 | |
Model | Mazda CX-9 | Toyota Highlander | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 196 kW@6250 338 Nm@4500 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 201 kW@6200 336 Nm@4700 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,875 mm | 2,789 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 5,070 mm | 4,854 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,935 mm | 1,925 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,730 mm | 1,730 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,054 kg | 2,020 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 76 L | 73 L | 3 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,006 mm | 1,034 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,509 mm | 1,506 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,435 mm | 1,453 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,039 mm | 1,123 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 986 mm | 1,013 mm | 985 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,491 mm | 1,514 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,422 mm | 1,450 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,011 mm | 975 mm | -974 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 899 mm | 912 mm | -13 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,445 mm | 1,397 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,110 mm | 1,158 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 823 mm | 704 mm | 119 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,873 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,802 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 487 L | 391 L | 96 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,345 L | 1,198 L | 0 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,852 L | 2,370 L | 0 L |
2007 Mazda CX-9 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Long legroom in 2nd row seating, fold-down 3rd row seating has large seat cushions for adults see full Mazda CX-9 review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
highly adjustable, nice and firm see full Mazda CX-9 review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Third row is plenty comfortable for two adults on a long trip. see full Mazda CX-9 review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
We bought this vehicle to replace a 4-door sedan in order to have more room for our grandchildren. Eventually they will be old enough to sit in the thrid row seats. see full Mazda CX-9 review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
7 seats see full Mazda CX-9 review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Very flexible seating positions. Middle row adjusts so you can tailor leg room for the rear most passengers or provide second row with max space if desired. see full Mazda CX-9 review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Third row seats fairly easy to get into and are comfortable, second row slides for and aft and tilts a bit. Third row easy to pull up and let down. see full Mazda CX-9 review |
2007 Mazda CX-9 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Front seats felt snug and the center console intruded on the driver side knee room. see full Mazda CX-9 review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
I would rather have more second row leg room and no third row. My third row is always folded down for cargo anyway. see full Mazda CX-9 review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
3rd row leg room is tight see full Mazda CX-9 review |
2014 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
Toyota replaced the 2013 Highlander's rear struts with control arms to enable a three-inch-wider third-row seat, and then used the extra space to cram in a third seating position. So if you need seats for eight people, only the Highlander will do in this threesome. A top-of-the-line Santa Fe only seats six. Other eight-pass options include the Honda Pilot and GM's large crossovers. But those three people best be small, as the Highlander doesn't have nearly as much rear legroom as the Pathfinder or the Santa Fe. To fit children of even middling size in the third row it's necessary to slide the second row well forward. The second row seat cushion is mounted too low for adult comfort. The Nissan's second row suffers from a similar shortcoming, but the Hyundai's does not. see full Toyota Highlander review |
2014 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Perfect for two car seats. Really neat trick - the middle seat for the 2nd row rolls up into the center console. I did not remove it nor attempt to sit in it but that does make the 3rd row more likely to be used for those with car seats. I did not attempt to sit in the 3rd row (looked at it before folding into the floor for cargo space for the entire trip) so cannot opine on it. Use at your own risk. see full Toyota Highlander review |