Model Year | 2019 | 2009 | |
Model | Toyota Highlander | Mazda CX-9 | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 295 hp@6600 263 lb-ft@4700 |
3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 273 hp@6250 270 lb-ft@4250 |
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Transmission | 8-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 | 192.5 in | 199.6 in | -7.1 in |
Width | 75.8 in | 76.2 in | -0.4 in |
Height | 68.1 in | 68.1 in | 0 in |
Curb Weight | 4535 lb. | 4528 lb. | 7 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 |
2019 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2020 | 4dr SUV 295-horsepower 3.5L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The 3rd row seating is just not for adults at all, and I'm not certain that children would be easy to fit back there as well. I'm not sure what Toyota was thinking, even making the 2020 longer didn't make any difference at all. My one complaint is it is just TOO SMALL! see full Toyota Highlander review |
2018 | 4dr SUV 295-horsepower 3.5L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
3rd row seat is midget sized. Claiming that the Highlander is an 8-passenger vehicle is a lie. It's either 5 normal-sized people, or Snow White and the 7 dwarfs. There is no way you can accommodate 8 normal-sized people comfortably in this car. 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 |