Model Year | 2019 | 2017 | |
Model | Toyota Highlander | Mazda Mazda6 | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 295 hp@6600 263 lb-ft@4700 |
2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 184 hp@5700 185 lb-ft@3250 |
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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 | 111.4 in | -1.6 in |
Length | 192.5 in | 191.5 in | 1 in |
Width | 75.8 in | 72.4 in | 3.4 in |
Height | 68.1 in | 57.1 in | 11 in |
Curb Weight | 4370 lb. | 3250 lb. | 1120 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.2 gal. | 16.4 gal. | 2.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 38.4 in | 2.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.3 in | 57.1 in | 2.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.2 in | 56.1 in | 1.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 44.2 in | 42.2 in | 2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.9 in | 37.1 in | 2.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.6 in | 55.5 in | 4.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.1 in | 56.1 in | 1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.4 in | 38.7 in | -0.3 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) | 80.9 in (over 2 rows) | 29.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.8 ft3 | 14.8 ft3 | -1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 42.3 ft3 | 14.8 | 27.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.7 ft3 | 14.8 ft3 | 68.9 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 |
2017 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The Mazda6 has one clear disadvantage compared to the Honda Accord: a much less roomy (if comfortable) rear seat. There are at least three more inches of knee room in the back seat of the Honda, a dramatic difference. Mazda redesigned the Mazda6's front seats for 2018, aiming to make them wider and more comfortable. I found them reasonably comfortable, but not exceptional. The side bolsters are on the small side for a car with some sporting pretensions. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2017 Mazda Mazda6 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2016 | 4dr Sedan 143-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Why doesn't this vehicle have heated front seats (they only cost a tenner or so at manufacturing time) and why doesn't it have electric front seats with memory (it is particularly annoying to have to try and reset the seat after the garage has had the car and adjusted it to their liking)! Again electric front seats don;t really cost anything much to build in. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |