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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
204 kW@6250
366 Nm@4250
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
220 kW@6600
357 Nm@4700
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 8-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 4,890 mm 1 mm
Width 1,935 mm 1,925 mm 0 mm
Height 1,727 mm 1,730 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 2,062 kg 2,057 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 76 L 73 L 3 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,006 mm 1,034 mm 0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,509 mm 1,506 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,435 mm 1,453 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,039 mm 1,123 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 991 mm 1,013 mm 990 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,491 mm 1,514 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,422 mm 1,450 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 1,011 mm 975 mm -974 mm
Headroom, Row 3 899 mm 912 mm -13 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 3 1,445 mm 1,397 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 3 1,110 mm 1,158 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 3 823 mm 704 mm 119 mm
Total Legroom 2,873 mm (over 3 rows) 2,802 mm (over 3 rows) 0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 487 L 391 L 96 L
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 1,368 L 1,198 L 0 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 2,852 L 2,370 L 0 L

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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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