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Mazda Mazda5 (2011) vs. Toyota Highlander (2012) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2011 Mazda Mazda5 and 2012 Toyota Highlander specs.

2011 Mazda Mazda5 and 2012 Toyota Highlander Specifications

Model Year 2011 2012  
Model Mazda Mazda5 Toyota Highlander  
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Total Legroom 0 in (over 1 rows) 0 in (over 1 rows) 0 in

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Mazda Mazda5

2011 Mazda Mazda5 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr Minivan 153-horsepower 2.3L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
CAN SEAT 6 PEOPLE see full Mazda Mazda5 review
2010 4dr Minivan 153-horsepower 2.3L I4
5-speed manual FWD
2nd-row seat slide fore/aft and recline. Ample room even for larger passengers to be comfortable on long trips. see full Mazda Mazda5 review
2010 4dr Minivan 153-horsepower 2.3L I4
5-speed manual FWD
6-passenger seating adequate for older teens, stows away for hauling capacity. see full Mazda Mazda5 review
2011 Mazda Mazda5 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr Minivan 153-horsepower 2.3L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
LAST ROW TOO SMALL FOR ADULTS see full Mazda Mazda5 review
2010 4dr Minivan 153-horsepower 2.3L I4
5-speed manual FWD
Not great support in either the seat cushion or back. However, driving position is fine. see full Mazda Mazda5 review
2010 4dr Minivan 153-horsepower 2.3L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Too small for a road trip with 6 grown men. The 2nd row is tight but not uncomfortable for me (6 ft tall). The 3rd row is for children or pets only. see full Mazda Mazda5 review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Toyota Highlander

2012 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2013 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Perfect for two car seats. Really neat trick - the middle seat for the 2nd row rolls up into the center console. I did not remove it nor attempt to sit in it but that does make the 3rd row more likely to be used for those with car seats. I did not attempt to sit in the 3rd row (looked at it before folding into the floor for cargo space for the entire trip) so cannot opine on it. Use at your own risk. see full Toyota Highlander review
2012 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
I am 6 foot tall, and there is plenty of head and leg room in the driving position. Easy access as well. see full Toyota Highlander review
2012 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
3rd row seats are useless to me. Too little room for adults. Should have been an option for families with small children. With 3rd row seating, you lose storage space. see full Toyota Highlander review
2011 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 Hybrid
CVT AWD
Third row minimal legroom see full Toyota Highlander review
 
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