2025 Chevrolet Trailblazer vs. 2025 Mazda CX-90 Review

Picture of the 2025 Chevrolet Trailblazer

2025 Chevrolet
Trailblazer

MSRP*: $23,100 to $29,300
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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 26 - 30 MPG 23 - 24 MPG
MPG - Hwy 29 - 33 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 5 seats 6 - 8 seats
Cargo Space 54.4 ft3 74.2 - 75.2 ft3
Engine
  • 155-hp, 1.3-liter, 3 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, Continuously Variable Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 137 - 155 hp 280 - 340 hp
Towing Capacity Info not available 3,500 - 5,000 lbs
Exterior Length 174.1 in 201.6 in
Exterior Width 71.2 in 77.6 in
Leg Room Front 40.9 in
Rear 39.0 in
Front 41.7 in
Rear 39.4 in
Head Room Front 40.0 in
Rear 38.4 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
The Chevrolet Trailblazer offers rear passengers about the same room to stretch out as the Mazda CX-90, with comparable head- and legroom. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Chevrolet Trailblazer and the Mazda CX-90.

Convenience
With the Mazda CX-90, you will definitely be making fewer stops at the gas station than with the Chevrolet Trailblazer, due to its tank size and fuel economy.

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). Clearly, the Chevrolet Trailblazer is a better financial choice over the Mazda CX-90, when considering MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Chevrolet Trailblazer 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 Chevrolet Trailblazer, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Mazda CX-90.

Handling
The Chevrolet Trailblazer has a significantly smaller turning radius than the Mazda CX-90, allowing you to much more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Chevrolet Trailblazer has a lot less horsepower than the Mazda CX-90.

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

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