Model Year | 2010 | 2013 | |
Model | Toyota Highlander | Mazda Mazda5 | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Minivan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,789 mm | 2,751 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,785 mm | 4,585 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,910 mm | 1,750 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,730 mm | 1,615 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,745 kg | 1,550 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 73 L | 60 L | 13 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,031 mm | 1,034 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,516 mm | 1,410 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,440 mm | 1,349 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,097 mm | 1,034 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,019 mm | 1,001 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,511 mm | 1,410 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,435 mm | 1,468 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 973 mm | 1,001 mm | 972 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 922 mm | 942 mm | -20 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,397 mm | 1,252 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,074 mm | 1,039 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 742 mm | 775 mm | -33 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,812 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,809 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 292 L | 320 L | -28 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,198 L | 1,257 L | 0 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,701 L | 2,008 L | 0 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 |
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 |