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Toyota Highlander (2013) vs. Mazda CX-9 (2010) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2013 Toyota Highlander and 2010 Mazda CX-9 specs.

2013 Toyota Highlander and 2010 Mazda CX-9 Specifications

Model Year 2013 2010  
Model Toyota Highlander Mazda CX-9  
Engine 3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
201 kW@6200
336 Nm@4700
3.7L V6
DOHC-4v
204 kW@6250
366 Nm@4250
 
Transmission 5-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,789 mm 2,875 mm 0 mm
Length 4,785 mm 5,085 mm -1 mm
Width 1,910 mm 1,935 mm 0 mm
Height 1,730 mm 1,727 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,935 kg 2,062 kg -1 kg
Fuel Capacity 73 L 76 L -3 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,031 mm 1,006 mm 0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,516 mm 1,509 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,440 mm 1,435 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,097 mm 1,039 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 1,019 mm 991 mm -990 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,511 mm 1,491 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,435 mm 1,422 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 973 mm 1,011 mm 972 mm
Headroom, Row 3 922 mm 899 mm 23 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 3 1,397 mm 1,445 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 3 1,074 mm 1,110 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 3 742 mm 823 mm -81 mm
Total Legroom 2,812 mm (over 3 rows) 2,873 mm (over 3 rows) 0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 292 L 487 L -195 L
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 1,198 L 1,368 L 0 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 2,701 L 2,852 L 0 L

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Toyota Highlander

2013 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Toyota Highlander

2013 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2013 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Perfect for two car seats. Really neat trick - the middle seat for the 2nd row rolls up into the center console. I did not remove it nor attempt to sit in it but that does make the 3rd row more likely to be used for those with car seats. I did not attempt to sit in the 3rd row (looked at it before folding into the floor for cargo space for the entire trip) so cannot opine on it. Use at your own risk. see full Toyota Highlander review
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
2013 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2010 Mazda CX-9

2010 Mazda CX-9 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Seat hugs in the right places without being cumbersome. Headrest position is much better than the midsize GM vehicles I test-drove (Chevy Traverse, GMC Acadia, Buick Enclave). 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
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
 
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