2024 Kia Telluride vs. 2025 Mazda CX-90 Review

Picture of the 2024 Kia Telluride

2024 Kia
Telluride

MSRP*: $36,190 to $53,385
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Picture of the 2025 Mazda CX-90

2025 Mazda
CX-90

MSRP*: $37,845 to $56,450
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MPG - City 18 - 20 MPG 23 - 24 MPG
MPG - Hwy 24 - 26 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 7 - 8 seats 6 - 8 seats
Cargo Space 87.0 ft3 74.2 - 75.2 ft3
Engine
  • 291-hp, 3.8-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 280-hp, 3.3-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
  • 340-hp, 3.3-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 291 hp 280 - 340 hp
Towing Capacity 5,000 - 5,500 lbs 3,500 - 5,000 lbs
Exterior Length 196.9 in 201.6 in
Exterior Width 78.3 in 77.6 in
Leg Room Front 41.4 in
Rear 42.4 in
Front 41.7 in
Rear 39.4 in
Head Room Front 39.5 - 40.9 in
Rear 38.8 - 40.2 in
Front 39.2 - 39.7 in
Rear 38.4 - 39.3 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.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Rear passengers will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Kia Telluride than in the Mazda CX-90. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Kia Telluride and the Mazda CX-90.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Kia Telluride as you will with the Mazda CX-90, 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). Whether you pick the Kia Telluride or the Mazda CX-90, it's going to cost you about the same.

Dimensions
The Kia Telluride is about the same width as the Mazda CX-90. The Kia Telluride is slightly shorter than the Mazda CX-90, which may make it easier to park.

Handling
The Kia Telluride has a smaller turning radius than the Mazda CX-90, allowing you to more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
If you've got something you need to pull, the Kia Telluride will do just as well as the Mazda CX-90, since they have about the same towing capacity. The Kia Telluride has a little more horsepower than the Mazda CX-90.

Powertrain
The Kia Telluride has much lower torque than the Mazda CX-90, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Kia Telluride and the Mazda CX-90. The Kia Telluride has a roomier cargo area for putting your bags or other items than the Mazda CX-90.