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Mazda Mazda5 (2015) vs. Toyota Highlander (2014) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2015 Mazda Mazda5 and 2014 Toyota Highlander specs.

2015 Mazda Mazda5 and 2014 Toyota Highlander Specifications

Model Year 2015 2014  
Model Mazda Mazda5 Toyota Highlander  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Minivan 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,751 mm 2,789 mm 0 mm
Length 4,585 mm 4,854 mm 0 mm
Width 1,750 mm 1,925 mm 0 mm
Height 1,615 mm 1,730 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,568 kg 1,875 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 60 L 73 L -13 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,034 mm 1,034 mm 0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,410 mm 1,506 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,349 mm 1,453 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,034 mm 1,123 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 1,001 mm 1,013 mm 0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,410 mm 1,514 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,468 mm 1,450 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 1,001 mm 975 mm -974 mm
Headroom, Row 3 942 mm 912 mm 30 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 3 1,252 mm 1,397 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 3 1,039 mm 1,158 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 3 775 mm 704 mm 71 mm
Total Legroom 2,809 mm (over 3 rows) 2,802 mm (over 3 rows) 0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 320 L 391 L -71 L
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 1,257 L 1,198 L 0 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 2,008 L 2,370 L 0 L

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Mazda Mazda5

2015 Mazda Mazda5 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Toyota Highlander

2014 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
Toyota replaced the 2013 Highlander's rear struts with control arms to enable a three-inch-wider third-row seat, and then used the extra space to cram in a third seating position. So if you need seats for eight people, only the Highlander will do in this threesome. A top-of-the-line Santa Fe only seats six. Other eight-pass options include the Honda Pilot and GM's large crossovers. But those three people best be small, as the Highlander doesn't have nearly as much rear legroom as the Pathfinder or the Santa Fe. To fit children of even middling size in the third row it's necessary to slide the second row well forward. The second row seat cushion is mounted too low for adult comfort. The Nissan's second row suffers from a similar shortcoming, but the Hyundai's does not. see full Toyota Highlander review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Toyota Highlander

2014 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
 
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