2025 Mazda CX-50 vs. 2025 Mazda CX-90 Review

Picture of the 2025 Mazda CX-50

2025 Mazda
CX-50

MSRP*: $30,300 to $43,300
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2025 Mazda
CX-90

MSRP*: $37,845 to $56,450
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MPG - City 23 - 25 MPG 23 - 24 MPG
MPG - Hwy 29 - 31 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 5 seats 6 - 8 seats
Cargo Space 56.3 ft3 74.2 - 75.2 ft3
Engine
  • 187-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 227-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 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 Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 187 - 227 hp 280 - 340 hp
Towing Capacity 2,000 - 3,500 lbs 3,500 - 5,000 lbs
Exterior Length 185.8 in 201.6 in
Exterior Width 75.6 in 77.6 in
Leg Room Front 41.7 in
Rear 39.8 in
Front 41.7 in
Rear 39.4 in
Head Room Front 38.6 - 39.1 in
Rear 37.5 - 38.6 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 Mazda CX-50 offers rear passengers about the same room to stretch out as the Mazda CX-90, with comparable head- and legroom. The Mazda CX-90 offers just a little more front head- and legroom than the Mazda CX-50, offering the driver and front passenger a bit more room and comfort.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Mazda CX-50 as you will with the Mazda CX-90, as they are both able to travel similar distances on a tank of gas.

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 Mazda CX-50 is a better financial choice over the Mazda CX-90, when considering MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Mazda CX-50 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 Mazda CX-50, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Mazda CX-90.

Handling
The Mazda CX-50 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
In terms of towing capacity, the Mazda CX-90 is clearly the choice over the Mazda CX-50 for pulling heavy loads. When it comes to horsepower, the Mazda CX-50 has a lot less horsepower than the Mazda CX-90.

Powertrain
The Mazda CX-50 has much lower torque than the Mazda CX-90, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.

Utility
The Mazda CX-50 has less seating than the Mazda CX-90, making the Mazda CX-90 the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers. The Mazda CX-50 has significantly less cargo capacity than the Mazda CX-90.