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Toyota Highlander (2011) vs. Mazda Mazda6 (2009) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2011 Toyota Highlander and 2009 Mazda Mazda6 specs.

2011 Toyota Highlander and 2009 Mazda Mazda6 Specifications

Model Year 2011 2009  
Model Toyota Highlander Mazda Mazda6  
Engine 3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
270 hp@6200
248 lb-ft@4700
3.7L V6
DOHC-4v
272 hp@6250
269 lb-ft@4250
 
Transmission 5-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 109.8 in 109.8 in 0 in
Length 188.4 in 193.7 in -5.3 in
Width 75.2 in 72.4 in 2.8 in
Height 68.1 in 57.9 in 10.2 in
Curb Weight 4045 lb. 3547 lb. 498 lb.
Fuel Capacity 19.2 gal. 18.5 gal. 0.7 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.6 in 39.4 in 1.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 59.7 in 57.3 in 2.4 in
Hip Room, Row 1 56.7 in 55.1 in 1.6 in
Legroom, Row 1 43.2 in 42.5 in 0.7 in
Headroom, Row 2 40.1 in 37.3 in 2.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 59.5 in 56.5 in 3 in
Hip Room, Row 2 56.5 in 55.9 in 0.6 in
Legroom, Row 2 38.3 in 38.0 in 0.3 in
Headroom, Row 3 36.3 in 0.0 in 36.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3 55.0 in 0.0 in 55 in
Hip Room, Row 3 42.3 in 0.0 in 42.3 in
Legroom, Row 3 29.2 in 0.0 in 29.2 in
Total Legroom 110.7 in (over 3 rows) 80.5 in (over 2 rows) 30.2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 10.3 ft3 16.6 ft3 -6.3 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 42.3 ft3 16.6 25.7 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 95.4 ft3 16.6 ft3 78.8 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Toyota Highlander

2011 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Mazda Mazda6

2009 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
No back pain see full Mazda Mazda6 review
2010 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
seats are medicore but with good additional seat support back does not hurt after long drive. see full Mazda Mazda6 review
2009 4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.7L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
The other big plus is space. I am 6'4" with two sons over six foot tall. Even with me driving, there is enough space behind the drivers seat, and plenty of headroom. For the first time people actually tell me the back seats are comfortable! see full Mazda Mazda6 review
2009 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Infinate seat positions see full Mazda Mazda6 review
2009 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed manual FWD
Being older and larger, the seats are wide enough not to squeeze, or confine me while still supporting me in turns. see full Mazda Mazda6 review
2009 4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.7L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
If anybody has any doubts about what is realy the best mid-size family car, just have your teenagers en.joy a few hours in the new 6 see full Mazda Mazda6 review
2009 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Good space for 2 six footers. see full Mazda Mazda6 review
2009 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
not enough to stretch your legs and spread out a bit see full Mazda Mazda6 review
 
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