Model Year | 2007 | 2007 | |
Model | Toyota Highlander | Mazda CX-7 | |
Engine | 3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 160 kW@5600 301 Nm@3600 |
turbocharged 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 182 kW@5000 350 Nm@2500 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,715 mm | 2,751 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,689 mm | 4,674 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,826 mm | 1,872 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,725 mm | 1,646 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,655 kg | 1,683 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 72 L | 69 L | 3 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,016 mm | 1,008 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,471 mm | 1,473 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,400 mm | 1,392 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,034 mm | 1,059 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,011 mm | 998 mm | -997 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,448 mm | 1,417 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,394 mm | 1,346 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 925 mm | 925 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 820 mm | 0 mm | 820 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,351 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,011 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 767 mm | 0 mm | 767 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,725 mm (over 3 rows) | 1,984 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 297 L | 847 L | -550 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,124 L | 29.9 | -28.9 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,282 L | 1,659 L | 1 L |
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 |