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2013 Toyota Highlander and 2014 Mazda Mazda3 Specifications
| Model Year | 2013 | 2014 | |
| Model | Toyota Highlander | Mazda Mazda3 | |
| Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 201 kW@6200 336 Nm@4700 |
2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 137 kW@5700 251 Nm@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 | 1,835 kg | 1,362 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 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Toyota Highlander
| 2013 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 2013 Toyota Highlander
| 2013 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2013 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Perfect for two car seats. Really neat trick - the middle seat for the 2nd row rolls up into the center console. I did not remove it nor attempt to sit in it but that does make the 3rd row more likely to be used for those with car seats. I did not attempt to sit in the 3rd row (looked at it before folding into the floor for cargo space for the entire trip) so cannot opine on it. Use at your own risk. see full Toyota Highlander review |
| 2012 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I am 6 foot tall, and there is plenty of head and leg room in the driving position. Easy access as well. see full Toyota Highlander review |
| 2013 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
3rd row seats are useless to me. Too little room for adults. Should have been an option for families with small children. With 3rd row seating, you lose storage space. see full Toyota Highlander review |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Mazda Mazda3
| 2014 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 | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Mazda Mazda3
| 2014 Mazda Mazda3 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2013 | 4dr Hatch 155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Nice contoured, form fitting seats offer plenty of support, quite comfortable. see full Mazda Mazda3 review |
| 2014 Mazda Mazda3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2013 | 4dr Hatch 155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Rear seat a bit tight, needs more room back there. see full Mazda Mazda3 review |
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