2025 Ford Explorer vs. 2025 Mazda CX-90 Review

Picture of the 2025 Ford Explorer

2025 Ford
Explorer

MSRP*: $39,755 to $59,200
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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 Info not available 23 - 24 MPG
MPG - Hwy Info not available Info not available
Seating Capacity 6 - 7 seats 6 - 8 seats
Cargo Space Info not available 74.2 - 75.2 ft3
Engine
  • 300-hp, 2.3-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 400-hp, 3.0-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 Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 300 - 400 hp 280 - 340 hp
Towing Capacity 5,300 - 5,600 lbs 3,500 - 5,000 lbs
Exterior Length 198.8 in 201.6 in
Exterior Width 78.9 in 77.6 in
Leg Room Front 42.9 - 43.0 in
Rear 38.3 - 39.0 in
Front 41.7 in
Rear 39.4 in
Head Room Front 38.9 - 40.7 in
Rear 38.2 - 40.5 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 Ford Explorer than in the Mazda CX-90. The Ford Explorer will be popular with taller drivers and passengers in the front seat, due to its greater front head- and legroom than the Mazda CX-90.

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 Ford Explorer or the Mazda CX-90, it's going to cost you about the same.

Dimensions
The Ford Explorer is a little wider than the Mazda CX-90, so getting in and out of the car in a crowded parking lot may be a little more of a squeeze. When looking at overall length, the Ford Explorer takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Mazda CX-90.

Performance
With the Ford Explorer, you'll be able to pull heavier loads than the Mazda CX-90. The Ford Explorer has a little more horsepower than the Mazda CX-90.

Powertrain
With its lower torque engine, the Ford Explorer doesn't do as good a job transmitting power to its wheels as the Mazda CX-90.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Ford Explorer and the Mazda CX-90.