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2015 Toyota Highlander and 2008 Mazda CX-9 Specifications
| Model Year | 2015 | 2008 | |
| Model | Toyota Highlander | Mazda CX-9 | |
| Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 270 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 273 hp@6250 270 lb-ft@4250 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 109.8 in | 113.2 in | -3.4 in |
| Length | 191.1 in | 199.6 in | -8.5 in |
| Width | 75.8 in | 76.2 in | -0.4 in |
| Height | 68.1 in | 68.1 in | 0 in |
| Curb Weight | 4454 lb. | 4528 lb. | -74 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 19.2 gal. | 20.1 gal. | -0.9 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 39.6 in | 1.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.3 in | 59.4 in | -0.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.2 in | 56.5 in | 0.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 44.2 in | 40.9 in | 3.3 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.9 in | 38.8 in | 1.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.6 in | 58.7 in | 0.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.1 in | 56.0 in | 1.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 38.4 in | 39.8 in | -1.4 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 35.9 in | 35.4 in | 0.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 55.0 in | 56.9 in | -1.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 45.6 in | 43.7 in | 1.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 27.7 in | 32.4 in | -4.7 in |
| Total Legroom | 110.3 in (over 3 rows) | 113.1 in (over 3 rows) | -2.8 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.8 ft3 | 17.2 ft3 | -3.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 42.3 ft3 | 47.5 ft3 | -5.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.7 ft3 | 100.7 ft3 | -17 ft3 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Toyota Highlander
| 2015 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 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 2015 Toyota Highlander
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Mazda CX-9
| 2008 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 FWD |
highly adjustable, nice and firm 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 |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
We bought this vehicle to replace a 4-door sedan in order to have more room for our grandchildren. Eventually they will be old enough to sit in the thrid row seats. see full Mazda CX-9 review |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
7 seats see full Mazda CX-9 review |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Very flexible seating positions. Middle row adjusts so you can tailor leg room for the rear most passengers or provide second row with max space if desired. see full Mazda CX-9 review |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Third row seats fairly easy to get into and are comfortable, second row slides for and aft and tilts a bit. Third row easy to pull up and let down. see full Mazda CX-9 review |
| 2008 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 |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
3rd row leg room is tight see full Mazda CX-9 review |
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