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Mazda CX-9 (2012) vs. Toyota Highlander (2006) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2012 Mazda CX-9 and 2006 Toyota Highlander specs.

2012 Mazda CX-9 and 2006 Toyota Highlander Specifications

Model Year 2012 2006  
Model Mazda CX-9 Toyota Highlander  
Engine 3.7L V6
DOHC-4v
273 hp@6250
270 lb-ft@4250
3.3L V6
DOHC-4v
215 hp@5600
222 lb-ft@3600
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 5-speed automatic  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 113.2 in 106.9 in 6.3 in
Length 200.2 in 184.6 in 15.6 in
Width 76.2 in 71.9 in 4.3 in
Height 68.0 in 67.9 in 0.1 in
Curb Weight 4546 lb. 3935 lb. 611 lb.
Fuel Capacity 20.1 gal. 19.1 gal. 1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.6 in 40.0 in -0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 59.4 in 57.9 in 1.5 in
Hip Room, Row 1 56.5 in 55.1 in 1.4 in
Legroom, Row 1 40.9 in 40.7 in 0.2 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.0 in 39.8 in -0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 58.7 in 57.0 in 1.7 in
Hip Room, Row 2 56.0 in 54.9 in 1.1 in
Legroom, Row 2 39.8 in 36.4 in 3.4 in
Headroom, Row 3 35.4 in 32.3 in 3.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3 56.9 in 53.2 in 3.7 in
Hip Room, Row 3 43.7 in 39.8 in 3.9 in
Legroom, Row 3 32.4 in 30.2 in 2.2 in
Total Legroom 113.1 in (over 3 rows) 107.3 in (over 3 rows) 5.8 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 17.2 ft3 10.5 ft3 6.7 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 48.3 ft3 39.7 ft3 8.6 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 100.7 ft3 80.6 ft3 20.1 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Mazda CX-9

2012 Mazda CX-9 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Toyota Highlander

2006 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2006 4dr SUV 215-horsepower 3.3L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
Ease of entry and exit and the spacious leg room. see full Toyota Highlander review
 
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