Mazda Mazda6 (2020) vs. Toyota Highlander (2014) Specs

vs.

◆

2020 Mazda Mazda6 and 2014 Toyota Highlander Specifications

Model Year	2020	2014
Model	Mazda Mazda6	Toyota Highlander
Engine	turbocharged 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5000 320 lb-ft@2500	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 270 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	111.4 in	109.8 in	1.6 in
Length	191.5 in	191.1 in	0.4 in
Width	72.4 in	75.8 in	-3.4 in
Height	57.1 in	68.1 in	-11 in
Curb Weight	3580 lb.	4233 lb.	-653 lb.
Fuel Capacity	16.4 gal.	19.2 gal.	-2.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.4 in	40.7 in	-2.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.1 in	59.3 in	-2.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1	56.1 in	57.2 in	-1.1 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.2 in	44.2 in	-2 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.1 in	39.9 in	-2.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.5 in	59.6 in	-4.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2	56.1 in	57.1 in	-1 in
Legroom, Row 2	38.7 in	38.4 in	0.3 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	35.9 in	-35.9 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)	110.3 in (over 3 rows)	-29.4 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	14.8 ft³	13.8 ft³	1 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	14.8	42.3 ft³	-27.5
Cargo Volume, Maximum	14.8 ft³	83.7 ft³	-68.9 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

2014 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	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

2014 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
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

See TrueDelta's information for all Sedans, Hatchbacks, and Wagons.

See TrueDelta's information for all Mazda models.