2025 Mazda
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2024 Toyota
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| MPG - City | 23 - 24 MPG | 21 - 22 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | 28 MPG | 28 - 29 MPG |
| Seating Capacity | 6 - 8 seats | 7 - 8 seats |
| Cargo Space | 74.2 - 75.2 ft3 | 84.3 ft3 |
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| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Drivetrain | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive |
| Horsepower | 280 - 340 hp | 265 hp |
| Towing Capacity | 3,500 - 5,000 lbs | 5,000 lbs |
| Exterior Length | 201.6 in | 194.9 - 197.4 in |
| Exterior Width | 77.6 in | 76.0 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 41.7 in
Rear 39.4 in |
Front 42.0 in
Rear 38.7 in |
| Head Room |
Front 39.2 - 39.7 in
Rear 38.4 - 39.3 in |
Front 38.4 - 41.2 in
Rear 37.1 - 39.4 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
The Mazda CX-90 offers rear passengers about the same room to stretch out as the Toyota Highlander, with comparable head- and legroom.
As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Mazda CX-90 and the Toyota Highlander.
Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Mazda CX-90 as you will with the Toyota 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). Whether you pick the Mazda CX-90 or the Toyota Highlander, it's going to cost you about the same.
Dimensions
Since the Mazda CX-90 is much wider than the Toyota Highlander, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging.
For some people, bigger is better. If that's the case for you, then you'll be happier with the Mazda CX-90, which is slightly longer than the Toyota Highlander.
Handling
The Mazda CX-90 has a significantly larger turning radius than the Toyota Highlander, making it much more difficult to maneuver in and out of tight spots.
Performance
If you've got something you need to pull, the Mazda CX-90 will do just as well as the Toyota Highlander, since they have about the same towing capacity.
The Mazda CX-90 has a little more horsepower than the Toyota Highlander.
Powertrain
With somewhat higher torque, the Mazda CX-90 transmits power to its wheels a bit more effectively than the Toyota Highlander.
Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Mazda CX-90 and the Toyota Highlander.
The Mazda CX-90 has less cargo space than the Toyota Highlander, which is okay if you don't need to move a lot in one trip.