Toyota Highlander (2007) vs. Mazda CX-7 (2007) Specs

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2007 Toyota Highlander and 2007 Mazda CX-7 Specifications

Model Year	2007	2007
Model	Toyota Highlander	Mazda CX-7
Engine	3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 215 hp@5600 222 lb-ft@3600	turbocharged 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 244 hp@5000 258 lb-ft@2500
Transmission	5-speed automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	106.9 in	108.3 in	-1.4 in
Length	184.6 in	184.0 in	0.6 in
Width	71.9 in	73.7 in	-1.8 in
Height	67.9 in	64.8 in	3.1 in
Curb Weight	3649 lb.	3710 lb.	-61 lb.
Fuel Capacity	19.1 gal.	18.2 gal.	0.9 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.0 in	39.7 in	0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.9 in	58.0 in	-0.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1	55.1 in	54.8 in	0.3 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.7 in	41.7 in	-1 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.8 in	39.3 in	0.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	57.0 in	55.8 in	1.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2	54.9 in	53.0 in	1.9 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.4 in	36.4 in	0 in
Headroom, Row 3	32.3 in	0.0 in	32.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	53.2 in	0.0 in	53.2 in
Hip Room, Row 3	39.8 in	0.0 in	39.8 in
Legroom, Row 3	30.2 in	0.0 in	30.2 in
Total Legroom	107.3 in (over 3 rows)	78.1 in (over 2 rows)	29.2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	10.5 ft³	29.9 ft³	-19.4 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	39.7 ft³	29.9	9.8 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	80.6 ft³	58.6 ft³	22 ft³

2007 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Third row seating and 2nd row has more leg room than the Murano by about 1". see full Toyota Highlander review
2008	4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	4 cup holders see full Toyota Highlander review
2008	4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Limo-like leg room and captains chairs see full Toyota Highlander review
2008	4dr SUV 209-horsepower 3.3L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD	The widest seats of all Midsize SUVs (X5, Q7, Tourag, Cayenne, etc.) see full Toyota Highlander review
2006	4dr SUV 215-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	Ease of entry and exit and the spacious leg room. see full Toyota Highlander review

2007 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	3rd row seat is full bench seat and individual side can not be raised or lowered independently. Access and available room much less than MDX. see full Toyota Highlander review

2007 Mazda CX-7 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr SUV turbocharged 244hp 2.3L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	The thigh bolsters are snug without insinuating that the driver could lose ten pounds. see full Mazda CX-7 review
2007	4dr SUV turbocharged 244hp 2.3L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	6 footers can sit without hitting their heads or knees. see full Mazda CX-7 review
2007	4dr SUV turbocharged 244hp 2.3L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Good ajustability and plenty of room for tall drivers see full Mazda CX-7 review

2007 Mazda CX-7 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr SUV turbocharged 244hp 2.3L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	seats in rear are tight, they do not slide or recline where as Honda CRV rear seats are much more flexible for kids and families. My crv is 2007 and the rear seats recline and the entire bench can slide front and back to create instant leg room see full Mazda CX-7 review
2007	4dr SUV turbocharged 244hp 2.3L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Tested CX-7s with both cloth and leather seats. Both materials thin and not supportive. Cloth seats lumpy with uneven feeling surface. see full Mazda CX-7 review

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