Toyota Highlander (2015) vs. Mazda CX-5 (2020) Specs

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2015 Toyota Highlander and 2020 Mazda CX-5 Specifications

Model Year	2015	2020
Model	Toyota Highlander	Mazda CX-5
Engine	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 270 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700	turbocharged 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5000 320 lb-ft@2500
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	109.8 in	106.2 in	3.6 in
Length	191.1 in	179.1 in	12 in
Width	75.8 in	72.5 in	3.3 in
Height	68.1 in	65.3 in	2.8 in
Curb Weight	4454 lb.	3825 lb.	629 lb.
Fuel Capacity	19.2 gal.	14.8 gal.	4.4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.7 in	39.7 in	1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	59.3 in	57.1 in	2.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1	57.2 in	55.2 in	2 in
Legroom, Row 1	44.2 in	41.0 in	3.2 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.9 in	39.0 in	0.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	59.6 in	54.8 in	4.8 in
Hip Room, Row 2	57.1 in	55.3 in	1.8 in
Legroom, Row 2	38.4 in	39.6 in	-1.2 in
Headroom, Row 3	35.9 in	0.0 in	35.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	55.0 in	0.0 in	55 in
Hip Room, Row 3	45.6 in	0.0 in	45.6 in
Legroom, Row 3	27.7 in	0.0 in	27.7 in
Total Legroom	110.3 in (over 3 rows)	80.6 in (over 2 rows)	29.7 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	13.8 ft³	30.9 ft³	-17.1 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	42.3 ft³	30.9	11.4 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	83.7 ft³	59.6 ft³	24.1 ft³

2015 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

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Toyota Highlander.

2020 Mazda CX-5 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	According to the official specs, the Mazda CX-5 offers about a half-inch more rear legroom than the RDX. In reality, though, the Acura has an extra inch or so. While neither is cramped, you'll find significantly more rear seat legroom in a Honda CR-V, Subaru Forester, or Toyota RAV4. If you'll be putting three people in back, the Acura does have the advantage of two additional inches of shoulder room. The RDX's additional width might not be good for handling agility, but it is very good for a rear center passenger. see full Mazda CX-5 review

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