Model Year | 2014 | 2008 | |
Model | Mazda Mazda5 | Toyota Highlander | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Minivan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 108.3 in | 109.8 in | -1.5 in |
Length | 180.5 in | 188.4 in | -7.9 in |
Width | 68.9 in | 75.2 in | -6.3 in |
Height | 63.6 in | 68.1 in | -4.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3417 lb. | 3979 lb. | -562 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 19.2 gal. | -3.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 40.6 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 59.7 in | -4.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.1 in | 56.7 in | -3.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 43.2 in | -2.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 40.1 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.5 in | 59.5 in | -4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.8 in | 56.5 in | 1.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 38.3 in | 1.1 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.1 in | 36.3 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 49.3 in | 55.0 in | -5.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 40.9 in | 42.3 in | -1.4 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 30.5 in | 29.2 in | 1.3 in |
Total Legroom | 110.6 in (over 3 rows) | 110.7 in (over 3 rows) | -0.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 11.3 ft3 | 10.3 ft3 | 1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 44.4 ft3 | 42.3 ft3 | 2.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 70.9 ft3 | 95.4 ft3 | -24.5 ft3 |
2014 Mazda Mazda5 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr Minivan 157-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The front seat head rests are horrific. They jut out and force your head, neck and entire upper back into an uncomfortable position. I'm sure this is part of some ill-conceived anti-whiplast design, but it's awful. I'd rather risk some whiplash than drive every day with this! see full Mazda Mazda5 review |
2008 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 |
2008 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
seats were hard and flat. Even top of the line luxury model seats were a big disappointment . . . one of the principal reasons we did not choose this vehicle see full Toyota Highlander review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Only two seats in the 2nd row, very small leg room in the 3rd row. see full Toyota Highlander review |
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 |