2023 Mazda
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2024 Toyota
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| MPG - City | 20 MPG | 20 - 21 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | 26 MPG | 26 - 28 MPG |
| Seating Capacity | 6 seats | 7 - 8 seats |
| Cargo Space | 71.2 ft3 | 97.5 ft3 |
| Engine |
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| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Drivetrain | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive |
| Horsepower | 227 hp | 265 hp |
| Towing Capacity | 3,500 lbs | 5,000 lbs |
| Exterior Length | 199.4 in | 201.4 in |
| Exterior Width | 77.5 in | 78.3 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 41.0 in
Rear 39.4 in |
Front 41.7 in
Rear 39.5 in |
| Head Room |
Front 40.1 in
Rear 38.5 in |
Front 40.0 - 41.5 in
Rear 38.5 - 40.2 in |
*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.
Comfort
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Toyota Grand Highlander than in the Mazda CX-9, due to its greater head- and legroom.
The Toyota Grand Highlander will be a hit with tall drivers and their front seat passengers, since it has greater front head- and legroom than the Mazda CX-9.
Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Mazda CX-9 as you will with the Toyota Grand Highlander, as they are both able to travel similar distances on a tank of gas.
Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). When looking only at MSRP, the Mazda CX-9 will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Toyota Grand Highlander.
Dimensions
The Mazda CX-9 is a little narrower than the Toyota Grand Highlander, so you'll have an easier time getting in and out of the car in a tight parking spot.
When looking at overall length, the Mazda CX-9 takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Toyota Grand Highlander.
Handling
The Mazda CX-9 has the same turning radius as the Toyota Grand Highlander, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.
Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Toyota Grand Highlander is clearly the choice over the Mazda CX-9 for pulling heavy loads.
The Mazda CX-9 has a little less horsepower than the Toyota Grand Highlander.
Powertrain
With similar torque, the Mazda CX-9 and the Toyota Grand Highlander are about even in transmitting their respective horsepower to the wheels.
Utility
The Mazda CX-9 has less seating than the Toyota Grand Highlander, making the Toyota Grand Highlander the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers.
The Mazda CX-9 has significantly less cargo capacity than the Toyota Grand Highlander.