Model Year | 2012 | 2007 | |
Model | Mazda Mazda2 | Toyota Highlander | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,489 mm | 2,715 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 3,950 mm | 4,689 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,694 mm | 1,826 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,476 mm | 1,725 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,046 kg | 1,595 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 43 L | 72 L | -29 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 993 mm | 1,016 mm | 992 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,341 mm | 1,471 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,293 mm | 1,400 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,069 mm | 1,034 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 940 mm | 1,011 mm | 939 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,300 mm | 1,448 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,189 mm | 1,394 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 884 mm | 925 mm | -41 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 820 mm | -820 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,351 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,011 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 767 mm | -767 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,953 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,725 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 377 L | 297 L | 80 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 13.3 | 1,124 L | 12.3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 765 L | 2,282 L | 763 L |
2012 Mazda Mazda2 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 100-horsepower 1.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Adequate, but no more, for a large 6 footer. see full Mazda Mazda2 review |
2012 Mazda Mazda2 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 100-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
The rear seats are pretty good but the headrests are poorly executed. They either poke the passenger in the back or put their head in an uncomfortable position. see full Mazda Mazda2 review |
2007 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Third row seating and 2nd row has more leg room than the Murano by about 1". see full Toyota Highlander review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
4 cup holders see full Toyota Highlander review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Limo-like leg room and captains chairs see full Toyota Highlander review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 209-horsepower 3.3L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD |
The widest seats of all Midsize SUVs (X5, Q7, Tourag, Cayenne, etc.) see full Toyota Highlander review |
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 |
2007 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
3rd row seat is full bench seat and individual side can not be raised or lowered independently. Access and available room much less than MDX. see full Toyota Highlander review |