Compare Mazda CX-9 vs Toyota Highlander

Engine

2.5L Turbo Inline-4 Gas

Engine

3.5L V6 Gas

Transmission

6-Speed Automatic

Transmission

8-Speed Automatic

Drivetrain

All-Wheel Drive

Drivetrain

Front-Wheel Drive

Fuel Economy

City: 20 MPG

Hwy: 26 MPG

Fuel Economy

City: 21 MPG

Hwy: 29 MPG

Fuel Tank Capacity

19.5 gallons

Fuel Tank Capacity

17.9 gallons

Seating Capacity

7 seater

Seating Capacity

8 seater

2020-2022 Toyota Highlander Rear Angle View

Engine and Transmission

Engine

2.5L Turbo Inline-4 Gas

3.5L V6 Gas

Horsepower

227 hp @ 5000 rpm

295 hp @ 6600 rpm

Torque

310 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm

263 lb-ft @ 4700 rpm

Transmission

6-Speed Automatic

8-Speed Automatic

Drivetrain

All-Wheel Drive

Front-Wheel Drive

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight

4,409 lbs

4,145 lbs

Maximum Towing Capacity

3,500 lbs

5,000 lbs

Fuel Economy

Combined

23 MPG

24 MPG

City

20 MPG

21 MPG

Highway

26 MPG

29 MPG

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

7.7 Tons/yr

7.4 Tons/yr

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity

19.5 gallons

17.9 gallons

Cruising Range City

390 miles

375.9 miles

Cruising Range Highway

507 miles

519.1 miles

Exterior Dimensions

Length

199.4 in

194.9 in

Height

67.6 in

68.1 in

Max Width

77.5 in

76 in

Front Width

65.3 in

Rear Width

65.2 in

65.4 in

Wheelbase

115.3 in

112.2 in

Interior Space

Seating Capacity

7 seater

8 seater

Front Seat Leg Room

41 in

42 in

Front Seat Headroom

39.3 in

41.2 in

Front Seat Shoulder Room

57.9 in

59 in

Front Seat Hip Room

56.7 in

57.2 in

Rear Seat Leg Room

39.4 in

41 in

Rear Seat Headroom

38.5 in

39.4 in

Rear Seat Shoulder Room

58.1 in

58.7 in

Rear Seat Hip Room

57.4 in

57 in

Third Row Leg Room

29.7 in

27.7 in

Third Row Headroom

35.4 in

36.1 in

Third Row Shoulder Room

53.1 in

55 in

Third Row Hip Room

40.1 in

45.6 in

Cargo Space

Cargo Volume to Seat 1

71.2 ft³

84.3 ft³

Cargo Volume to Seat 2

38.2 ft³

48.4 ft³

Cargo Volume to Seat 3

14.4 ft³

16 ft³

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter

38.8 ft

37.4 ft

Wheels

Wheels Type

Aluminum Wheels

Front Wheel Size

18" x 8"

Rear Wheel Size

18" x 8"

Suspension

Front Suspension

Strut

Rear Suspension

Multi-Link

Tires

Front Tire

P255/60HR18

P235/65VR18

Rear Tire

P255/60HR18

P235/65VR18

Spare Tire

Compact

Standard Exterior Colors

Deep Crystal Blue Mica
Jet Black Mica
Machine Gray Metallic
Snowflake White Pearl Mica

Blueprint
Celestial Silver Metallic
Magnetic Gray Metallic
Midnight Black Metallic
Opulent Amber
Wind Chill Pearl

Standard Interior Materials

Black, Cloth Seat Trim

Black, Fabric Seat Trim
Graphite, Fabric Seat Trim

Infotainment

HD Radio

Standard

Not Available

Bluetooth Connection

Standard

Satellite Radio

Not Available

Standard

Smart Device Integration

Standard

WiFi Hotspot

Standard

Auxiliary Audio Input

Standard

MP3 Player

Standard

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats

Standard

Cloth Seats

Standard

Leather Steering Wheel

Standard

Not Available

Comfort

Steering Wheel Audio Controls

Standard

Power Mirror(s)

Standard

A/C

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control

Standard

Climate Control

Standard

Cruise Control

Standard

Heated Front Seat(s)

Standard

Not Available

Keyless Entry

Standard

Multi-Zone A/C

Standard

Power Driver Seat

Standard

Remote Engine Start

Standard

Not Available

Rear A/C

Standard

Keyless Start

Standard

Telematics

Standard

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera

Standard

Cross-Traffic Alert

Standard

Not Available

Blind Spot Monitor

Standard

Not Available

Lane Departure Warning

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist

Standard

ABS

Standard

Tire Pressure Monitor

Standard

Brake Assist

Standard

Stability Control

Standard

Traction Control

Standard

US NHTSA crash test result

Overall Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Side Crash Rating

Rollover Rating

Airbags

Driver Air Bag

Standard

Front Head Air Bag

Standard

Front Side Air Bag

Standard

Knee Air Bag

Not Available

Standard

Passenger Air Bag

Standard

Rear Head Air Bag

Standard

Warranty Summary

Basic

3 Years / 36,000 Miles

Corrosion

5 Years / Unlimited Miles

Drivetrain

5 Years / 60,000 Miles

Roadside Assistance

3 Years / 36,000 Miles

2 Years / Unlimited Miles

Maintenance

N/A

2 Years / 25,000 Miles

Compare Mazda CX-9 vs Toyota Highlander

Overview

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Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Weight and Towing

Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Emissions

Fuel Tank

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Interior Space

Cargo Space

Wheels and Suspension

Steering

Wheels

Suspension

Tires

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

Standard Interior Materials

Features and Options

Infotainment

Interior Trim

Comfort

Safety

Safety Features

US NHTSA crash test result

Airbags

Warranty

Warranty Summary