2024 Mazda CX-90 vs. 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander Review

Picture of the 2024 Mazda CX-90

2024 Mazda
CX-90

MSRP*: $37,845 to $55,950
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Picture of the 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander

2024 Toyota
Grand Highlander

MSRP*: $43,070 to $53,545
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MPG - City 23 - 24 MPG Info not available
MPG - Hwy 28 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 6 - 8 seats 7 - 8 seats
Cargo Space 74.2 - 75.2 ft3 97.5 ft3
Engine
  • 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)
  • 265-hp, 2.4-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 280 - 340 hp 265 hp
Towing Capacity 3,500 - 5,000 lbs 5,000 lbs
Exterior Length 201.6 in 201.4 in
Exterior Width 77.6 in 78.3 in
Leg Room Front 41.7 in
Rear 39.4 in
Front 41.7 in
Rear 39.5 in
Head Room Front 39.2 - 39.7 in
Rear 38.4 - 39.3 in
Front 40.0 - 41.5 in
Rear 38.5 - 40.2 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 Toyota Grand Highlander than in the Mazda CX-90, due to its greater head- and legroom. The Toyota Grand Highlander will be a hit with tall drivers and their front seat passengers, since it has greater front head- and legroom than 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). When looking only at MSRP, the Mazda CX-90 will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Toyota Grand Highlander.

Dimensions
The Mazda CX-90 is about the same width as the Toyota Grand Highlander. When looking at overall length, the Mazda CX-90 takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Toyota Grand Highlander.

Handling
The Mazda CX-90 has a larger turning radius than the Toyota Grand Highlander, making it slightly more difficult to maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
If you've got something you need to pull, the Mazda CX-90 will do just as well as the Toyota Grand Highlander, since they have about the same towing capacity. The Mazda CX-90 has a little more horsepower than the Toyota Grand Highlander.

Powertrain
With somewhat higher torque, the Mazda CX-90 transmits power to its wheels a bit more effectively than the Toyota Grand Highlander.

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