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2024 Toyota
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| MPG - City | 23 - 24 MPG | 35 - 36 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | 28 MPG | 34 - 35 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 | Continuously Variable |
| Drivetrain | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive |
| Horsepower | 280 - 340 hp | 243 hp |
| Towing Capacity | 3,500 - 5,000 lbs | 3,500 lbs |
| Exterior Length | 201.6 in | 194.9 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 Hybrid, 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 Hybrid.
Convenience
The Toyota Highlander Hybrid requires fewer stops at the gas station than the Mazda CX-90, 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 Highlander Hybrid, it's going to cost you about the same.
Dimensions
Since the Mazda CX-90 is much wider than the Toyota Highlander Hybrid, 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 Hybrid.
Handling
The Mazda CX-90 has a significantly larger turning radius than the Toyota Highlander Hybrid, making it much more difficult to maneuver in and out of tight spots.
Performance
When considering towing capacity, the Mazda CX-90 is clearly the choice over the Toyota Highlander Hybrid for pulling heavy loads.
The Mazda CX-90 has a little more horsepower than the Toyota Highlander Hybrid.
Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the Mazda CX-90 does a much better job of transmitting its engine's horsepower to its wheels than the Toyota Highlander Hybrid.
Utility
The Mazda CX-90 has less seating than the Toyota Highlander Hybrid, making the Toyota Highlander Hybrid the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers.
The Mazda CX-90 has less cargo space than the Toyota Highlander Hybrid, which is okay if you don't need to move a lot in one trip.