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Toyota Highlander (2020) vs. Mazda CX-9 (2007) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2020 Toyota Highlander and 2007 Mazda CX-9 specs.

2020 Toyota Highlander and 2007 Mazda CX-9 Specifications

Model Year 2020 2007  
Model Toyota Highlander Mazda CX-9  
Engine 3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
295 hp@6600
263 lb-ft@4700
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
263 hp@6250
249 lb-ft@4500
 
Transmission 8-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 112.2 in 113.2 in -1 in
Length 194.9 in 199.6 in -4.7 in
Width 76.0 in 76.2 in -0.2 in
Height 68.1 in 68.1 in 0 in
Curb Weight 4330 lb. 4528 lb. -198 lb.
Fuel Capacity 17.9 gal. 20.1 gal. -2.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 41.2 in 39.6 in 1.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 59.0 in 59.4 in -0.4 in
Hip Room, Row 1 57.2 in 56.5 in 0.7 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.0 in 40.9 in 1.1 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.4 in 38.8 in 0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 58.7 in 58.7 in 0 in
Hip Room, Row 2 57.0 in 56.0 in 1 in
Legroom, Row 2 41.0 in 39.8 in 1.2 in
Headroom, Row 3 36.1 in 35.4 in 0.7 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 110.7 in (over 3 rows) 113.1 in (over 3 rows) -2.4 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 16.0 ft3 17.2 ft3 -1.2 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 48.4 ft3 47.5 ft3 0.9 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 84.3 ft3 100.7 ft3 -16.4 ft3

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2020 Toyota Highlander

2020 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
With each redesign (for 2008, 2014, and 2020) Toyota has enlarged the Highlander, yet the crossover's third-row seat remains uncomforably low and tight. For adults to be even passably comfortable in the way-back the second row must be slid forward, rendering legroom there also marginal. Some three-row crossovers have much roomier and more comfortable third-row seats. But if you want to be able to squeeze in eight people, Highlanders with a second-row bench can do this. Because they have significantly narrower third-row seats, the Ford Explorer and Kia Sorento cannot fit three people back there even in a pinch, so in hybrid form the former has a maximum capacity of seven people and the latter only six. (The Sorento PHEV will be able to seat seven.) This noted, if you want your adult passengers to have plenty of room, the practical capacity of each is four people. see full Toyota Highlander review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2020 Toyota Highlander

2020 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2007 Mazda CX-9

2007 Mazda CX-9 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
2007 Mazda CX-9 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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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