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| MPG - City | 23 - 24 MPG | 35 - 36 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | 28 MPG | 34 - 35 MPG |
| Seating Capacity | 6 - 8 seats | 7 - 8 seats |
| Cargo Space | 74.2 - 75.2 ft3 | 84.3 ft3 |
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| Transmission | Automatic | Continuously Variable |
| Drivetrain | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive |
| Horsepower | 280 - 340 hp | 243 hp |
| Towing Capacity | 3,500 - 5,000 lbs | 3,500 lbs |
| Exterior Length | 201.6 in | 194.9 in |
| Exterior Width | 77.6 in | 76.0 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 41.7 in
Rear 39.4 in |
Front 42.0 in
Rear 38.7 in |
| Head Room |
Front 39.2 - 39.7 in
Rear 38.4 - 39.3 in |
Front 38.4 - 41.2 in
Rear 37.1 - 39.4 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.
Comfort
The Mazda CX-90 offers rear passengers about the same room to stretch out as the Toyota Highlander Hybrid, with comparable head- and legroom.
As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Mazda CX-90 and the Toyota Highlander Hybrid.
Convenience
The Toyota Highlander Hybrid requires fewer stops at the gas station than the Mazda CX-90, making it more convenient to drive.
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 Mazda CX-90 is somewhat more expensive than the Toyota Highlander Hybrid.
Dimensions
Since the Mazda CX-90 is much wider than the Toyota Highlander Hybrid, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging.
For some people, bigger is better. If that's the case for you, then you'll be happier with the Mazda CX-90, which is slightly longer than the Toyota Highlander Hybrid.
Handling
The Mazda CX-90 has a significantly larger turning radius than the Toyota Highlander Hybrid, making it much more difficult to maneuver in and out of tight spots.
Performance
When considering towing capacity, the Mazda CX-90 is clearly the choice over the Toyota Highlander Hybrid for pulling heavy loads.
The Mazda CX-90 has a little more horsepower than the Toyota Highlander Hybrid.
Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the Mazda CX-90 does a much better job of transmitting its engine's horsepower to its wheels than the Toyota Highlander Hybrid.
Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Mazda CX-90 and the Toyota Highlander Hybrid.
The Mazda CX-90 has less cargo space than the Toyota Highlander Hybrid, which is okay if you don't need to move a lot in one trip.