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Mazda CX-9 (2012) vs. Toyota Highlander (2019) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2012 Mazda CX-9 and 2019 Toyota Highlander specs.

2012 Mazda CX-9 and 2019 Toyota Highlander Specifications

Model Year 2012 2019  
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 200.2 in 192.5 in 7.7 in
Width 76.2 in 75.8 in 0.4 in
Height 68.0 in 68.1 in -0.1 in
Curb Weight 4546 lb. 4535 lb. 11 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 39.0 in 39.9 in -0.9 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 48.3 ft3 42.3 ft3 6 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 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 2019 Toyota Highlander

2019 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2020 4dr SUV 295-horsepower 3.5L V6
8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
The 3rd row seating is just not for adults at all, and I'm not certain that children would be easy to fit back there as well. I'm not sure what Toyota was thinking, even making the 2020 longer didn't make any difference at all. My one complaint is it is just TOO SMALL! see full Toyota Highlander review
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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