2024 Kia EV6 vs. 2025 Mazda CX-90 Review

Picture of the 2024 Kia EV6

2024 Kia
EV6

MSRP*: $42,600 to $61,600
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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 Info not available 23 - 24 MPG
MPG - Hwy Info not available Info not available
Seating Capacity 5 seats 6 - 8 seats
Cargo Space 50.2 ft3 74.2 - 75.2 ft3
Engine
  • 167-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
  • 225-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
  • 320-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
  • 576-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
  • 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 Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 167 - 576 hp 280 - 340 hp
Towing Capacity 2,300 lbs 3,500 - 5,000 lbs
Exterior Length 184.3 - 184.8 in 201.6 in
Exterior Width 74.0 - 74.4 in 77.6 in
Leg Room Front 42.4 in
Rear 39.0 in
Front 41.7 in
Rear 39.4 in
Head Room Front 36.8 - 39.6 in
Rear 38.0 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 back seat may find themselves a little more cramped in the Kia EV6 than the Mazda CX-90. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Kia EV6 and the Mazda CX-90.

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). The Kia EV6 is somewhat more expensive than the Mazda CX-90.

Dimensions
Since the Kia EV6 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 Kia EV6, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Mazda CX-90.

Handling
The Kia EV6 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 Kia EV6 for pulling heavy loads. The Kia EV6 has a little more horsepower than the Mazda CX-90.

Powertrain
The Kia EV6 has much lower torque than the Mazda CX-90, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.

Utility
The Kia EV6 has less seating than the Mazda CX-90, making the Mazda CX-90 the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers. The Kia EV6 has significantly less cargo capacity than the Mazda CX-90.