Model Year | 2010 | 2016 | |
Model | Toyota Highlander | Mazda Mazda3 | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 270 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 184 hp@5700 185 lb-ft@3250 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,789 mm | 2,700 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,785 mm | 4,460 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,910 mm | 1,796 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,730 mm | 1,455 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,805 kg | 1,360 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 73 L | 50 L | 23 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,031 mm | 980 mm | -979 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,516 mm | 1,453 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,440 mm | 1,410 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,097 mm | 1,072 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,019 mm | 955 mm | -954 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,511 mm | 1,382 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,435 mm | 1,359 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 973 mm | 909 mm | 64 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 922 mm | 0 mm | 922 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,397 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,074 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 742 mm | 0 mm | 742 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,812 mm (over 3 rows) | 1,981 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 292 L | 572 L | -280 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,198 L | 20.2 | -19.2 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,701 L | 1,334 L | 1 L |
2010 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUV 187-horsepower 2.7L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Lots of room in the second row, including seats that recline and move back & forth. Having the third row as an option for occasional use was really the deciding factor. see full Toyota Highlander review |
2010 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD |
Third row minimal legroom see full Toyota Highlander review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Only two seats in the 2nd row, very small leg room in the 3rd row. see full Toyota Highlander review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
seats were hard and flat. Even top of the line luxury model seats were a big disappointment . . . one of the principal reasons we did not choose this vehicle see full Toyota Highlander review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Mazda Mazda3.