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Mazda CX-9 (2009) vs. Toyota Highlander (2018) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2009 Mazda CX-9 and 2018 Toyota Highlander specs.

2009 Mazda CX-9 and 2018 Toyota Highlander Specifications

Model Year 2009 2018  
Model Mazda CX-9 Toyota Highlander  
Engine 3.7L V6
DOHC-4v
273 hp@6250
270 lb-ft@4250
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
295 hp@6600
263 lb-ft@4700
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 8-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 192.5 in 7.1 in
Width 76.2 in 75.8 in 0.4 in
Height 68.1 in 68.1 in 0 in
Curb Weight 4528 lb. 4535 lb. -7 lb.
Fuel Capacity 20.1 gal. 19.2 gal. 0.9 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.6 in 40.7 in -1.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 59.4 in 59.3 in 0.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1 56.5 in 57.2 in -0.7 in
Legroom, Row 1 40.9 in 44.2 in -3.3 in
Headroom, Row 2 38.8 in 39.9 in -1.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 58.7 in 59.6 in -0.9 in
Hip Room, Row 2 56.0 in 57.1 in -1.1 in
Legroom, Row 2 39.8 in 38.4 in 1.4 in
Headroom, Row 3 35.4 in 35.9 in -0.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3 56.9 in 55.0 in 1.9 in
Hip Room, Row 3 43.7 in 45.6 in -1.9 in
Legroom, Row 3 32.4 in 27.7 in 4.7 in
Total Legroom 113.1 in (over 3 rows) 110.3 in (over 3 rows) 2.8 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 17.2 ft3 13.8 ft3 3.4 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 47.5 ft3 42.3 ft3 5.2 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 100.7 ft3 83.7 ft3 17 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Mazda CX-9

2009 Mazda CX-9 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2018 Toyota Highlander

2018 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2018 4dr SUV 295-horsepower 3.5L V6
8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
3rd row seat is midget sized. Claiming that the Highlander is an 8-passenger vehicle is a lie. It's either 5 normal-sized people, or Snow White and the 7 dwarfs. There is no way you can accommodate 8 normal-sized people comfortably in this car. see full Toyota Highlander review
 
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