Model Year | 2007 | 2013 | |
Model | Toyota Highlander | Mazda Mazda5 | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Minivan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,715 mm | 2,751 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,689 mm | 4,585 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,826 mm | 1,750 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,725 mm | 1,615 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,595 kg | 1,550 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 72 L | 60 L | 12 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,016 mm | 1,034 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,471 mm | 1,410 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,400 mm | 1,349 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,034 mm | 1,034 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,011 mm | 1,001 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,448 mm | 1,410 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,394 mm | 1,468 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 925 mm | 1,001 mm | 924 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 820 mm | 942 mm | -122 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,351 mm | 1,252 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,011 mm | 1,039 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 767 mm | 775 mm | -8 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,725 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,809 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 297 L | 320 L | -23 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,124 L | 1,257 L | 0 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,282 L | 2,008 L | 0 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 |
2013 Mazda Mazda5 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr Minivan 157-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The front seat head rests are horrific. They jut out and force your head, neck and entire upper back into an uncomfortable position. I'm sure this is part of some ill-conceived anti-whiplast design, but it's awful. I'd rather risk some whiplash than drive every day with this! see full Mazda Mazda5 review |