Model Year | 2019 | 2012 | |
Model | Toyota Highlander | Mazda Mazda6 | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 295 hp@6600 263 lb-ft@4700 |
3.7L V6 DOHC-4v 272 hp@6250 269 lb-ft@4250 |
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Transmission | 8-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 | 192.5 in | 193.7 in | -1.2 in |
Width | 75.8 in | 72.4 in | 3.4 in |
Height | 68.1 in | 57.9 in | 10.2 in |
Curb Weight | 4370 lb. | 3547 lb. | 823 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.2 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 0.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 39.4 in | 1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.3 in | 57.3 in | 2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.2 in | 55.1 in | 2.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 44.2 in | 42.5 in | 1.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.9 in | 37.3 in | 2.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.6 in | 56.5 in | 3.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.1 in | 55.9 in | 1.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.4 in | 38.0 in | 0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 35.9 in | 0.0 in | 35.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 55.0 in | 0.0 in | 55 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 45.6 in | 0.0 in | 45.6 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 27.7 in | 0.0 in | 27.7 in |
Total Legroom | 110.3 in (over 3 rows) | 80.5 in (over 2 rows) | 29.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.8 ft3 | 16.6 ft3 | -2.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 42.3 ft3 | 16.6 | 25.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.7 ft3 | 16.6 ft3 | 67.1 ft3 |
2019 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2020 | 4dr SUV 295-horsepower 3.5L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The 3rd row seating is just not for adults at all, and I'm not certain that children would be easy to fit back there as well. I'm not sure what Toyota was thinking, even making the 2020 longer didn't make any difference at all. My one complaint is it is just TOO SMALL! see full Toyota Highlander review |
2018 | 4dr SUV 295-horsepower 3.5L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
3rd row seat is midget sized. Claiming that the Highlander is an 8-passenger vehicle is a lie. It's either 5 normal-sized people, or Snow White and the 7 dwarfs. There is no way you can accommodate 8 normal-sized people comfortably in this car. see full Toyota Highlander review |
2012 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 |