Model Year | 2010 | 2010 | |
Model | Mazda CX-9 | Toyota Highlander | |
Engine | 3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 204 kW@6250 366 Nm@4250 |
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 | 2,875 mm | 2,789 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 5,085 mm | 4,785 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,935 mm | 1,910 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,727 mm | 1,730 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,062 kg | 1,895 kg | 1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 76 L | 73 L | 3 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,006 mm | 1,031 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,509 mm | 1,516 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,435 mm | 1,440 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,039 mm | 1,097 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 991 mm | 1,019 mm | 990 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,491 mm | 1,511 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,422 mm | 1,435 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,011 mm | 973 mm | -972 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 899 mm | 922 mm | -23 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,445 mm | 1,397 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,110 mm | 1,074 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 823 mm | 742 mm | 81 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,873 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,812 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 487 L | 292 L | 195 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,368 L | 1,198 L | 0 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,852 L | 2,701 L | 0 L |
2010 Mazda CX-9 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Seat hugs in the right places without being cumbersome. Headrest position is much better than the midsize GM vehicles I test-drove (Chevy Traverse, GMC Acadia, Buick Enclave). 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 |
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 |
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 |