Model Year | 2015 | 2007 | |
Model | Toyota Highlander | Mazda Mazda6 | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 201 kW@6200 336 Nm@4700 |
turbocharged 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 201 kW@5500 380 Nm@3000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,789 mm | 2,675 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,854 mm | 4,770 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,925 mm | 1,781 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,730 mm | 1,455 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,920 kg | 1,681 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 73 L | 68 L | 5 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,034 mm | 983 mm | -982 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,506 mm | 1,425 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,453 mm | 1,389 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,123 mm | 1,074 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,013 mm | 980 mm | -979 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,514 mm | 1,394 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,450 mm | 1,374 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 975 mm | 927 mm | 48 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 912 mm | 0 mm | 912 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,397 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,158 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 704 mm | 0 mm | 704 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,802 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,002 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 391 L | 954 L | -563 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,198 L | 33.7 | -32.7 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,370 L | 1,713 L | 1 L |
2015 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
Toyota replaced the 2013 Highlander's rear struts with control arms to enable a three-inch-wider third-row seat, and then used the extra space to cram in a third seating position. So if you need seats for eight people, only the Highlander will do in this threesome. A top-of-the-line Santa Fe only seats six. Other eight-pass options include the Honda Pilot and GM's large crossovers. But those three people best be small, as the Highlander doesn't have nearly as much rear legroom as the Pathfinder or the Santa Fe. To fit children of even middling size in the third row it's necessary to slide the second row well forward. The second row seat cushion is mounted too low for adult comfort. The Nissan's second row suffers from a similar shortcoming, but the Hyundai's does not. see full Toyota Highlander review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Toyota Highlander.
2007 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 274hp 2.3L I4 6-speed manual AWD |
It took a while for me to adjust the seat properly, but after I did, I have to say the seating position and comfort rivaled many European sedans I have driven. I was not used to this level of comfort from an Asian-designed automobile. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2007 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
front seat is designed to short for taller people. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 274hp 2.3L I4 6-speed manual AWD |
For short trips the Speed6 is fine. Longer than 2 hours in the car kills my back. Maybe the seats are cheaper in the Sport vs. the GT. Fortunately I've only taken 1 or 2 very long trips in it. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 274hp 2.3L I4 6-speed manual AWD |
Too small for adults. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |