2025 Buick Encore GX vs. 2025 Mazda CX-90 Review

Picture of the 2025 Buick Encore GX

2025 Buick
Encore GX

MSRP*: $26,000 to $33,100
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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 28 - 31 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 5 seats 6 - 8 seats
Cargo Space 50.2 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 171.2 in 201.6 in
Exterior Width 71.4 in 77.6 in
Leg Room Front 40.9 in
Rear 36.0 in
Front 41.7 in
Rear 39.4 in
Head Room Front 39.7 in
Rear 38.1 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 backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Mazda CX-90 than in the Buick Encore GX, due to its greater head- and legroom. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Buick Encore GX 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 Buick Encore GX, 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 Buick Encore GX is a better financial choice over the Mazda CX-90, when considering MSRP.

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

Handling
The Buick Encore GX 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 Buick Encore GX has a lot less horsepower than the Mazda CX-90.

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

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