Model Year | 2015 | 2010 | |
Model | Mazda Mazda5 | Toyota Highlander | |
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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 | 3457 lb. | 3847 lb. | -390 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 |
2015 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 |
2010 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUV 187-horsepower 2.7L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Lots of room in the second row, including seats that recline and move back & forth. Having the third row as an option for occasional use was really the deciding factor. see full Toyota Highlander review |
2010 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD |
Third row minimal legroom 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 |
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 |