Model Year | 2007 | 2015 | |
Model | Toyota Highlander | Mazda Mazda3 | |
Engine | 3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 160 kW@5600 301 Nm@3600 |
2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 137 kW@5700 251 Nm@3250 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,715 mm | 2,700 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,689 mm | 4,460 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,826 mm | 1,796 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,725 mm | 1,455 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,655 kg | 1,360 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 72 L | 50 L | 22 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,016 mm | 980 mm | -979 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,471 mm | 1,453 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,400 mm | 1,410 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,034 mm | 1,072 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,011 mm | 955 mm | -954 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,448 mm | 1,382 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,394 mm | 1,359 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 925 mm | 909 mm | 16 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 820 mm | 0 mm | 820 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,351 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,011 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 767 mm | 0 mm | 767 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,725 mm (over 3 rows) | 1,981 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 297 L | 572 L | -275 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,124 L | 20.2 | -19.2 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,282 L | 1,334 L | 1 L |
2007 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Third row seating and 2nd row has more leg room than the Murano by about 1". see full Toyota Highlander review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
4 cup holders see full Toyota Highlander review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Limo-like leg room and captains chairs see full Toyota Highlander review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 209-horsepower 3.3L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD |
The widest seats of all Midsize SUVs (X5, Q7, Tourag, Cayenne, etc.) see full Toyota Highlander review |
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 |
2007 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
3rd row seat is full bench seat and individual side can not be raised or lowered independently. Access and available room much less than MDX. see full Toyota Highlander review |
2015 Mazda Mazda3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The Mazda3 also isn't a clear choice if a roomy rear seat is a top priority. Sitting behind my 5-9 self, I had little room to spare. The rear seat in the Ford Focus is at least as tight, but has a more comfortably positioned cushion. A Honda Civic, Nissan Sentra, or Toyota Corolla has far more rear seat room. If you like how the Mazda3 looks and drives, but need more rear seat legroom, the Mazda6 offers another three inches for another $2,100 to $3,700 (depending on trim level). see full Mazda Mazda3 review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Mazda Mazda3.