Model Year | 2006 | 2009 | |
Model | Toyota Highlander | Mazda CX-9 | |
Engine | 3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 215 hp@5600 222 lb-ft@3600 |
3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 273 hp@6250 270 lb-ft@4250 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.9 in | 113.2 in | -6.3 in |
Length | 184.6 in | 199.6 in | -15 in |
Width | 71.9 in | 76.2 in | -4.3 in |
Height | 67.9 in | 68.1 in | -0.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3935 lb. | 4528 lb. | -593 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.1 gal. | 20.1 gal. | -1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 39.6 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.9 in | 59.4 in | -1.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.1 in | 56.5 in | -1.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 40.9 in | -0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 38.8 in | 1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.0 in | 58.7 in | -1.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.9 in | 56.0 in | -1.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 39.8 in | -3.4 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 32.3 in | 35.4 in | -3.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 53.2 in | 56.9 in | -3.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 39.8 in | 43.7 in | -3.9 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 30.2 in | 32.4 in | -2.2 in |
Total Legroom | 107.3 in (over 3 rows) | 113.1 in (over 3 rows) | -5.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.5 ft3 | 17.2 ft3 | -6.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 39.7 ft3 | 47.5 ft3 | -7.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 80.6 ft3 | 100.7 ft3 | -20.1 ft3 |
2006 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2009 Mazda CX-9 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Access to the 3rd row is better than any other 7 passenger SUV I drove. see full Mazda CX-9 review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Easy access to third row, good leg room in second and third row. see full Mazda CX-9 review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Long legroom in 2nd row seating, fold-down 3rd row seating has large seat cushions for adults see full Mazda CX-9 review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Third row is plenty comfortable for two adults on a long trip. see full Mazda CX-9 review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
highly adjustable, nice and firm see full Mazda CX-9 review |
2009 Mazda CX-9 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Front seats felt snug and the center console intruded on the driver side knee room. see full Mazda CX-9 review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
I would rather have more second row leg room and no third row. My third row is always folded down for cargo anyway. see full Mazda CX-9 review |