Model Year | 2011 | 2013 | |
Model | Toyota Highlander | Mazda Mazda5 | |
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Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Minivan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.8 in | 108.3 in | 1.5 in |
Length | 188.4 in | 180.5 in | 7.9 in |
Width | 75.2 in | 68.9 in | 6.3 in |
Height | 68.1 in | 63.6 in | 4.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3946 lb. | 3417 lb. | 529 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.2 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 3.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 40.7 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.7 in | 55.5 in | 4.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 53.1 in | 3.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.2 in | 40.7 in | 2.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.1 in | 39.4 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.5 in | 55.5 in | 4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 57.8 in | -1.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 39.4 in | -1.1 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 36.3 in | 37.1 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 55.0 in | 49.3 in | 5.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 42.3 in | 40.9 in | 1.4 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 29.2 in | 30.5 in | -1.3 in |
Total Legroom | 110.7 in (over 3 rows) | 110.6 in (over 3 rows) | 0.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.3 ft3 | 11.3 ft3 | -1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 42.3 ft3 | 44.4 ft3 | -2.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 95.4 ft3 | 70.9 ft3 | 24.5 ft3 |
2011 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
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 |
2011 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 |
2011 | 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD |
Third row minimal legroom 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 |