Model Year | 2009 | 2011 | |
Model | Mazda CX-9 | Toyota Highlander | |
Engine | 3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 273 hp@6250 270 lb-ft@4250 |
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 | 113.2 in | 109.8 in | 3.4 in |
Length | 199.6 in | 188.4 in | 11.2 in |
Width | 76.2 in | 75.2 in | 1 in |
Height | 68.1 in | 68.1 in | 0 in |
Curb Weight | 4528 lb. | 4266 lb. | 262 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.1 gal. | 19.2 gal. | 0.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 40.6 in | -1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.4 in | 59.7 in | -0.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.5 in | 56.7 in | -0.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 43.2 in | -2.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.8 in | 40.1 in | -1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.7 in | 59.5 in | -0.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.0 in | 56.5 in | -0.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 38.3 in | 1.5 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 35.4 in | 36.3 in | -0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 56.9 in | 55.0 in | 1.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 43.7 in | 42.3 in | 1.4 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 32.4 in | 29.2 in | 3.2 in |
Total Legroom | 113.1 in (over 3 rows) | 110.7 in (over 3 rows) | 2.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.2 ft3 | 10.3 ft3 | 6.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 47.5 ft3 | 42.3 ft3 | 5.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 100.7 ft3 | 95.4 ft3 | 5.3 ft3 |
2009 Mazda CX-9 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Access to the 3rd row is better than any other 7 passenger SUV I drove. see full Mazda CX-9 review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Easy access to third row, good leg room in second and third row. see full Mazda CX-9 review |
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 AWD |
Third row is plenty comfortable for two adults on a long trip. 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 |
2009 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 |
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 |