Model Year | 2007 | 2014 | |
Model | Toyota Highlander | Mazda Mazda6 | |
Engine | 3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 215 hp@5600 222 lb-ft@3600 |
2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 184 hp@5700 185 lb-ft@3250 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,715 mm | 2,830 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,689 mm | 4,864 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,826 mm | 1,839 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,725 mm | 1,450 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,655 kg | 1,466 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 72 L | 62 L | 10 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,016 mm | 975 mm | -974 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,471 mm | 1,450 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,400 mm | 1,425 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,034 mm | 1,072 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,011 mm | 942 mm | -941 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,448 mm | 1,410 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,394 mm | 1,425 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 925 mm | 983 mm | -58 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 820 mm | 0 mm | 820 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,351 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,011 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 767 mm | 0 mm | 767 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,725 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,055 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 297 L | 419 L | -122 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,124 L | 14.8 | -13.8 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,282 L | 14.8 | -12.8 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 |
2014 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
This one, again borrowed from the earlier review, won't be an issue with most potential buyers: The Mazda6's svelte, athletically proportioned body comes at a typical price: rear seat room, as in the Ford Fusion, is merely adequate. Sitting behind my 5-9 self, my knees and head have only an inch or two of clearance, my shins none. Among major competitors, only the Chevrolet Malibu has a tighter rear seat. To carve out even this much room beneath the plunging rear roofline the new Mazda6's rear seat cushion is slightly undersized and positioned too low. That in the Fusion is more supportive. A deal killer? Unless space for large adults is a priority, no. If, on the other hand, space for large adults is a priority, then the Honda Accord and VW Passat are better bets. Even for small passengers, the Mazda6 Sport's rear seat has a key shortcoming. Unlike in the Touring and Grand Touring, there's no rear air vent to help cool the aft cabin in the summer. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2014 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
I am six feet tall with a long torso and legs, so I usually have the seat pretty far back. With the front seat in a comfortable position, the rear seats have plenty of leg and head room for adults, even more so for my kids. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |