Toyota Highlander (2011) vs. Mazda CX-7 (2008) Specs

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2011 Toyota Highlander and 2008 Mazda CX-7 Specifications

Model Year	2011	2008
Model	Toyota Highlander	Mazda CX-7
Engine	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 270 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700	turbocharged 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 244 hp@5000 258 lb-ft@2500
Transmission	5-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	109.8 in	108.3 in	1.5 in
Length	188.4 in	184.0 in	4.4 in
Width	75.2 in	73.7 in	1.5 in
Height	68.1 in	64.8 in	3.3 in
Curb Weight	4266 lb.	3929 lb.	337 lb.
Fuel Capacity	19.2 gal.	18.2 gal.	1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.6 in	39.7 in	0.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	59.7 in	58.0 in	1.7 in
Hip Room, Row 1	56.7 in	54.8 in	1.9 in
Legroom, Row 1	43.2 in	41.7 in	1.5 in
Headroom, Row 2	40.1 in	39.3 in	0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	59.5 in	55.8 in	3.7 in
Hip Room, Row 2	56.5 in	53.0 in	3.5 in
Legroom, Row 2	38.3 in	36.4 in	1.9 in
Headroom, Row 3	36.3 in	0.0 in	36.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	55.0 in	0.0 in	55 in
Hip Room, Row 3	42.3 in	0.0 in	42.3 in
Legroom, Row 3	29.2 in	0.0 in	29.2 in
Total Legroom	110.7 in (over 3 rows)	78.1 in (over 2 rows)	32.6 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	10.3 ft³	29.9 ft³	-19.6 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	42.3 ft³	29.9	12.4 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	95.4 ft³	58.6 ft³	36.8 ft³

2011 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2012	4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	I am 6 foot tall, and there is plenty of head and leg room in the driving position. Easy access as well. see full Toyota Highlander review
2010	4dr SUV 187-horsepower 2.7L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Lots of room in the second row, including seats that recline and move back & forth. Having the third row as an option for occasional use was really the deciding factor. see full Toyota Highlander review

2011 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2012	4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	3rd row seats are useless to me. Too little room for adults. Should have been an option for families with small children. With 3rd row seating, you lose storage space. see full Toyota Highlander review
2011	4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD	Third row minimal legroom see full Toyota Highlander review

2008 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

2008 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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