2024 Lexus NX 350h vs. 2025 Mazda CX-90 Review

Picture of the 2024 Lexus NX 350h

2024 Lexus
NX 350h

MSRP*: $43,465 to $49,605
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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 41 MPG 23 - 24 MPG
MPG - Hwy 37 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 5 seats 6 - 8 seats
Cargo Space 46.9 ft3 74.2 - 75.2 ft3
Engine
  • 240-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gas/Electric Hybrid)
  • 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 Continuously Variable Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 240 hp 280 - 340 hp
Towing Capacity 2,000 lbs 3,500 - 5,000 lbs
Exterior Length 183.5 in 201.6 in
Exterior Width 73.4 in 77.6 in
Leg Room Front 41.0 in
Rear 36.1 in
Front 41.7 in
Rear 39.4 in
Head Room Front 37.1 - 38.3 in
Rear 38.1 - 38.5 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
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Mazda CX-90 than in the Lexus NX 350h, due to its greater head- and legroom. The Mazda CX-90 will be a hit with tall drivers and their front seat passengers, since it has greater front head- and legroom than the Lexus NX 350h.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Lexus NX 350h 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 Lexus NX 350h or the Mazda CX-90, it's going to cost you about the same.

Dimensions
Since the Lexus NX 350h is much slimmer than the Mazda CX-90, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. If you go with the Lexus NX 350h, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Mazda CX-90.

Handling
The Lexus NX 350h has a smaller turning radius than the Mazda CX-90, allowing you to more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Mazda CX-90 is clearly the choice over the Lexus NX 350h for pulling heavy loads. The Lexus NX 350h has a little less horsepower than the Mazda CX-90.

Powertrain
The Lexus NX 350h has much lower torque than the Mazda CX-90, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.

Utility
The Lexus NX 350h has less seating than the Mazda CX-90, making the Mazda CX-90 the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers. The Lexus NX 350h has significantly less cargo capacity than the Mazda CX-90.