Mazda Mazda6 (2020) vs. Toyota Highlander (2020) Specs

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2020 Mazda Mazda6 and 2020 Toyota Highlander Specifications

Model Year	2020	2020
Model	Mazda Mazda6	Toyota Highlander
Engine	turbocharged 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5000 320 lb-ft@2500	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 295 hp@6600 263 lb-ft@4700
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	111.4 in	112.2 in	-0.8 in
Length	191.5 in	194.9 in	-3.4 in
Width	72.4 in	76.0 in	-3.6 in
Height	57.1 in	68.1 in	-11 in
Curb Weight	3580 lb.	4145 lb.	-565 lb.
Fuel Capacity	16.4 gal.	17.9 gal.	-1.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.4 in	41.2 in	-2.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.1 in	59.0 in	-1.9 in
Hip Room, Row 1	56.1 in	57.2 in	-1.1 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.2 in	42.0 in	0.2 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.1 in	39.4 in	-2.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.5 in	58.7 in	-3.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2	56.1 in	57.0 in	-0.9 in
Legroom, Row 2	38.7 in	41.0 in	-2.3 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	36.1 in	-36.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	55.0 in	-55 in
Hip Room, Row 3	0.0 in	45.6 in	-45.6 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	27.7 in	-27.7 in
Total Legroom	80.9 in (over 2 rows)	110.7 in (over 3 rows)	-29.8 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	14.8 ft³	16.0 ft³	-1.2 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	14.8	48.4 ft³	-33.6
Cargo Volume, Maximum	14.8 ft³	84.3 ft³	-69.5 ft³

2020 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2019	4dr Sedan turbocharged 250hp 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	The Mazda6 has a smaller rear seat, no way around it. That being said, I find it to be more richly appointed than the Legacy's with the same great materials as up-front and cool touches: the USB ports are in the center armrest with a covered storage cubby, and the rear seat heaters are 3-level with controls in the armrest. These touches are reminiscent of very high-end luxury cars and are more convenient locations in general. The Mazda's heated rear seats also seem to be stronger than the Legacy's. --- The seats follow the same theme as the front in both cars- softer/plusher in the Legacy, firmer but well shaped in the Mazda. --- The front seat-backs are more upscale in the Mazda, and the rear seat of the Mazda has ambient lighting in the door pockets (unlike the Legacy). Overall, the rear cabin of the Mazda is snugger but remains comfortable while carrying on the quality and elegance of the front. For space though, the Legacy still grabs a Win here. see full Mazda Mazda6 review

2020 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
2020	With each redesign (for 2008, 2014, and 2020) Toyota has enlarged the Highlander, yet the crossover's third-row seat remains uncomforably low and tight. For adults to be even passably comfortable in the way-back the second row must be slid forward, rendering legroom there also marginal. Some three-row crossovers have much roomier and more comfortable third-row seats. But if you want to be able to squeeze in eight people, Highlanders with a second-row bench can do this. Because they have significantly narrower third-row seats, the Ford Explorer and Kia Sorento cannot fit three people back there even in a pinch, so in hybrid form the former has a maximum capacity of seven people and the latter only six. (The Sorento PHEV will be able to seat seven.) This noted, if you want your adult passengers to have plenty of room, the practical capacity of each is four people. see full Toyota Highlander review

2020 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2020	4dr SUV 295-horsepower 3.5L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD	The 3rd row seating is just not for adults at all, and I'm not certain that children would be easy to fit back there as well. I'm not sure what Toyota was thinking, even making the 2020 longer didn't make any difference at all. My one complaint is it is just TOO SMALL! see full Toyota Highlander review

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