2025 Mazda CX-90 vs. 2024 Toyota 4Runner Review

Picture of the 2025 Mazda CX-90

2025 Mazda
CX-90

MSRP*: $37,845 to $56,450
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Picture of the 2024 Toyota 4Runner

2024 Toyota
4Runner

MSRP*: $40,705 to $55,170
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MPG - City 23 - 24 MPG 16 MPG
MPG - Hwy 28 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 6 - 8 seats 5 - 7 seats
Cargo Space 74.2 - 75.2 ft3 88.8 - 89.7 ft3
Engine
  • 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)
  • 270-hp, 4.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive
Horsepower 280 - 340 hp 270 hp
Towing Capacity 3,500 - 5,000 lbs 5,000 lbs
Exterior Length 201.6 in 190.2 - 191.3 in
Exterior Width 77.6 in 75.8 in
Leg Room Front 41.7 in
Rear 39.4 in
Front 41.7 in
Rear 32.9 in
Head Room Front 39.2 - 39.7 in
Rear 38.4 - 39.3 in
Front 38.6 - 39.3 in
Rear 38.6 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 Mazda CX-90 than in the Toyota 4Runner. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Mazda CX-90 and the Toyota 4Runner.

Convenience
The Mazda CX-90 requires fewer stops at the gas station than the Toyota 4Runner, making it more convenient to drive.

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 4Runner, it's going to cost you about the same.

Dimensions
Since the Mazda CX-90 is much wider than the Toyota 4Runner, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging. If you go with the Mazda CX-90, you may be circling the block looking for a space large enough to park more often than with the Toyota 4Runner.

Handling
The Mazda CX-90 has a significantly larger turning radius than the Toyota 4Runner, 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 4Runner, since they have about the same towing capacity. The Mazda CX-90 has a little more horsepower than the Toyota 4Runner.

Powertrain
With somewhat higher torque, the Mazda CX-90 transmits power to its wheels a bit more effectively than the Toyota 4Runner.

Utility
The Mazda CX-90 offers greater seating capacity than the Toyota 4Runner, making it a better choice for those who find themselves chauffeuring others around. The Mazda CX-90 has less cargo space than the Toyota 4Runner, which is okay if you don't need to move a lot in one trip.